City · Florida
Mexico Beach, Florida
Mexico Beach, city, in Bay County, Florida. Mexico Beach had 1,275 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 39.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 916 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,099 (±184). GEOID 1244300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,275
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 916 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,099 ±184
Median household income
$63,864
±$15,328 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$466,300
±$64,979 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,951
±$296 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Mexico Beach and what county is it in?
Mexico Beach is a city in Bay County, Florida. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 375 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mexico Beach is in the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mexico Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,275 people lived in Mexico Beach on July 1, 2025, up 39.3% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 916 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,099 (±184).
| Measure | Mexico Beach | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,099 ±184 | 186,393 | −287 |
| Households | 632 ±119 | 78,778 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.74 ±0.20 | 2.33 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 1,320 ±146 | 108,362 | −585 |
Mexico Beach's population since 2000
From 1,017 in 2000 to 1,275 in 2025: up 25.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mexico Beach as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mexico Beach?
The median resident of Mexico Beach is 60.2 years old; 8.9% are under 18 and 38.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 2.6%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mexico Beach | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.2 ±4.6 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 8.9% ±5.1 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 38.1% ±9.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 53.0% ±6.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.5% ±3.6 pts | 72.7% | +7.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±3.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±1.9 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7% ±4.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.8% ±7.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7% ±6.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.2% ±11.3 pts | 14.4% | +12.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±2.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.1% ±8.6 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.8% ±6.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.5% ±10.7 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.4% ±5.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mexico Beach earn?
Half of Mexico Beach's 632 households earn less than $63,864 a year (±$15,328), against $73,533 in Bay County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,810 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,946 after inflation. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mexico Beach | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,864 ±$15,328 | $73,533 | −$19,946 |
| Mean household income | $100,654 ±$17,607 | $96,618 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,355 ±$10,391 | $40,782 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±2.7 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.1% ±6.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9% ±8.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±8.0 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±2.1 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mexico Beach?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Mexico Beach's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $466,300 by its owner (±$64,979). The median renter pays $1,951 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Mexico Beach | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $466,300 ±$64,979 | $310,500 | +$150,135 |
| Median gross rent | $1,951 ±$296 | $1,484 | +$335 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.8% ±18.7 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,091 ±$483 | $1,778 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±8.9 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±8.9 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,320 ±146 | 108,362 | −585 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 31.9% ±15.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.8% ±6.8 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% ±4.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.1% ±4.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.6% ±5.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±3.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mexico Beach building?
Builders took permits for 87 new housing units in Mexico Beach in 2025 (87 in single-family houses), 68.2 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mexico Beach work and get to work?
71.0% of Mexico Beach's workers drive alone and 21.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes.
| Measure | Mexico Beach | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.6% ±11.6 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±7.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0% ±10.5 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±4.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±13.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±4.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.0% ±8.9 pts | 10.1% | +11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±6.3 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mexico Beach?
1 census tract lies mostly in Mexico Beach (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6Bay County | 1,099 | $63,864 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mexico Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Mexico Beach compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mexico Beach is the 9,369th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 325th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Mexico Beach is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 325th | 411 |
Mexico Beach's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Mexico Beach with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mexico Beach?
19 of the 57 figures for Mexico Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mexico Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mexico Beach.