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Mexico Beach, FL


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Mexico Beach, Florida

Mexico Beach, Florida, in Gulf county, is 74 miles SW of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 220 miles NW of Tampa, Florida. The city has a population of 1,017.

The People and Families of Mexico Beach

In Mexico Beach, about 62% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Mexico Beach live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mexico Beach had a median family income of $40,163. An unusual characteristic of Mexico Beach is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Mexico Beach ($300). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mexico Beach Housing

About 74% of housing units in Mexico Beach are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Mexico Beach tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Mexico Beach, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Mexico Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Mexico Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mexico Beach Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mexico Beach, FL

Comparing Mexico Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built107
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime13
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