City · Texas
Mexia, Texas
Mexia, city, in Limestone County, Texas. Mexia had 7,091 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,893 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,859 (±21). GEOID 4847916.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,091
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,893 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,859 ±21
Median household income
$42,222
±$13,056 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$109,900
±$27,652 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$887
±$119 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Mexia and what county is it in?
Mexia is a city in Limestone County, Texas. It covers 7.2 square miles of land, 958 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mexia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,091 people lived in Mexia on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,893 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,859 (±21).
| Measure | Mexia | Limestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,859 ±21 | 22,283 | −497 |
| Households | 2,598 ±199 | 8,389 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.19 | 2.55 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 3,084 ±211 | 10,443 | no clear change |
Mexia's population since 2000
From 6,563 in 2000 to 7,091 in 2025: up 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mexia 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 Mexia?
The median resident of Mexia is 40.1 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 38.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.4%. 16.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mexia | Limestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±3.0 | 41.9 | +4.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±2.3 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±2.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 51.9% ±3.0 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38.9% ±4.2 pts | 23.5% | +7.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.4% ±4.4 pts | 54.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.7% ±3.8 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.3% ±3.3 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.7% ±4.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0% ±2.8 pts | 18.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 27.1% ±5.7 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.0% ±4.2 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.5% ±3.0 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.6% ±3.7 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Mexia earn?
Half of Mexia's 2,598 households earn less than $42,222 a year (±$13,056), against $60,573 in Limestone County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $45,000 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mexia | Limestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,222 ±$13,056 | $60,573 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,882 ±$5,392 | $74,974 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,518 ±$1,842 | $28,496 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.3% ±6.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.7% ±9.9 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1% ±5.0 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% ±5.0 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.7% ±6.0 pts | 81.4% | – |
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 Mexia?
Owners occupy 58.3% of Mexia's occupied homes and renters 41.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,900 by its owner (±$27,652). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 41.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mexia | Limestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,900 ±$27,652 | $164,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $887 ±$119 | $905 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.6% ±10.2 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,330 ±$196 | $1,423 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.3% ±5.3 pts | 72.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.7% ±5.3 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,084 ±211 | 10,443 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3% ±5.7 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.7% ±4.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4% ±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±3.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Mexia building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Mexia in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Mexia work and get to work?
83.2% of Mexia's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Mexia | Limestone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.1% ±4.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | −3.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.2% ±5.3 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±3.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±3.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±2.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±3.0 | 28.9 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 Mexia?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Mexia, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,212 (Tract 9703) to $60,477 (Tract 9704).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703Limestone County | 2,624 | $31,212 |
| Tract 9705Limestone County | 1,907 | $54,286 |
| Tract 9704Limestone County | 1,690 | $60,477 |
| Tract 9702Limestone County | 3,842 | $54,899 |
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 Mexia) · Census block assignment files
How does Mexia compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mexia is the 4,038th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 324th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Mexia ranks 866th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 324th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 415th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 554th | 979 |
| Median household income | 866th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 859th | 978 |
| Median home value | 772nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 656th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 46th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 767th | 877 |
| Median age | 293rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 799th | 973 |
| Work from home | 471st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 772nd | 976 |
Mexia's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Mexia 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 Mexia?
10 of the 57 figures for Mexia 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 Mexia 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 Mexia.