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Mexico, MO


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Mexico, Missouri

Mexico, Missouri, in Audrain county, is 28 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 94 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 11,320 people lived in Mexico.

The People and Families of Mexico

In Mexico, about 52% of adults are married. Mexico is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Mexico, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mexico had a median family income of $39,406.

Political Inclinations

Mexico residents donated more money ($1,150) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Mexico Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Mexico are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Mexico, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mexico Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mexico Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mexico Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mexico, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity58
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime55

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