Mexia is a city located in Limestone County Texas. Mexia has a 2024 population of 6,848. Mexia is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,892 in 2020.
The average household income in Mexia is $47,990 with a poverty rate of 36.59%. The median age in Mexia is 36.8 years: 33.3 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mexia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,065 | 44.38% |
| Black or African American | 2,139 | 30.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,416 | 20.5% |
| Other race | 144 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 72 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.29% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,379 | 2.69 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 922 | 1.18 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Married | 762 | 3.63 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 509 | 3.63 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Male | 186 | 3.82 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 456 | 9.96% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 4.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 349 | 7.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 2.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,943 | 42.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 446 | 9.74% |
| Some College | 1,095 | 23.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,599 | 1,297 | 181 |
| Black | 1,495 | 1,351 | 138 |
| Hispanic | 1,315 | 890 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 784 | 591 | 59 |
| Other Race | 123 | 85 | 0 |
| Native American | 72 | 72 | 8 |
| Asian | 29 | 18 | 10 |
| Islander | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,799 | $0 | $35,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,000 | $0 | $68,472 |
| High School Graduate | $28,991 | $33,184 | $24,410 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,205 | $29,091 | $20,813 |
| Overall | $30,897 | $32,586 | $28,356 |
| Some College | $32,212 | $39,181 | $30,417 |
$30,897
Average Earnings
$32,586
Average Male
$28,356
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.25% of Mexia residents speak only English, while 32.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,369 | 951 | 40.14% |
| Black | 2,100 | 727 | 34.62% |
| White | 1,909 | 650 | 34.05% |
| Multiple | 1,390 | 464 | 33.38% |
| Other | 143 | 36 | 25.17% |
| Asian | 43 | 33 | 76.74% |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Native | 47 | 4 | 8.51% |
36.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.6%
Male Poverty Rate
38.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mexia is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mexia is Native, with 8.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.99% |
| High School | 38.05% |
| Some College | 21.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 79.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 23.72% |
| Male Employed | 15.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,150 | $56,226 |
| Households | $33,239 | $47,990 |
| Married Families | $63,019 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,944 | $31,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 6.48% |
| Black | 89 | 5.33% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 3.88% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 3.94% |
| Other Race | 25 | 17.86% |
| Native American | 8 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.93%
Born in Mexia
84.8%
Native Born
15.2%
Foreign Born
10.92%
Non Citizen
4.29%
Naturalized
84.8% of Mexia residents were born in the United States, with 73.93% having been born in Texas. 10.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,793 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 6,804 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 6,815 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 6,826 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 6,837 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 6,848 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 6,859 | 20 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 6,839 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 6,828 | -64 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 6,892 | -429 | -5.86% |
| 2019 | 7,321 | 33 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 7,288 | -51 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 7,339 | -43 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 7,382 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 7,396 | -39 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 7,435 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 7,439 | -94 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 7,533 | 47 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 7,486 | 14 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 7,472 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,563 | -370 | -5.34% |
| 1990 | 6,933 | -161 | -2.27% |
| 1980 | 7,094 | 1,151 | 19.37% |
| 1970 | 5,943 | -178 | -2.91% |
| 1960 | 6,121 | -506 | -7.64% |
| 1950 | 6,627 | 217 | 3.39% |
| 1940 | 6,410 | -169 | -2.57% |
| 1930 | 6,579 | 3,097 | 88.94% |
| 1920 | 3,482 | 788 | 29.25% |
| 1910 | 2,694 | -4,099 | -60.34% |