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Mexia, TX


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Mexia, Texas

Mexia, Texas, in Limestone county, is 40 miles E of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 79 miles S of Dallas, Texas. There are 6,563 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Mexia

In Mexia, about 47% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Mexia.

Approximately 44% of Mexia is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Mexia.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mexia had a median family income of $29,375.

Political Inclinations

Mexia folks tended to give their money ($750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mexia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mexia that were owner-occupied was 63%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Compared to most cities in the state, Mexia has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mexia, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Mexia is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMexia Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Mexia Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Mexia Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Mexia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mexia, TX

Comparing Mexia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population23
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime22

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