Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mexico, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,241

Median Agei

31.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.9%2,126

Two or More

2.3%51

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%24

Other

0.7%15

Asian

0.6%14

Black

0.5%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%131

High School Diploma

27.8%400

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%146

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%135

Associate's Degree

19.7%284

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%183

Master's Degree

4.8%69

Professional Degree

0.3%4

Doctorate

0.9%13

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,100

Median Renti

$893

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.7%474

Renter-Occupied

50.3%479

Total Units

1,005

Homeownership

49.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.7%60

$50K–$100K

10.8%51

$100K–$150K

11.4%54

$150K–$200K

29.3%139

$200K–$300K

29.5%140

$300K–$500K

5.5%26

$1M+

0.8%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

225

$1,000–$1,250

106

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%21

2000–2009

4.5%45

1990–1999

17.1%172

1980–1989

8.8%88

1970–1979

14.4%145

1960–1969

3.8%38

1950–1959

5.3%53

1940–1949

2.6%26

1939 or earlier

41.5%417

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.8%675

Electricity

20.7%197

Bottled/LP Gas

6.8%65

Coal

0.9%9

Fuel Oil

0.4%4

Wood

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,229

Mean Household Incomei

$85,675

Per Capita Incomei

$36,332

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

1,151

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%15

$10K–$15K

2.8%27

$15K–$20K

2.5%24

$20K–$25K

1.5%14

$25K–$30K

1.9%18

$30K–$35K

2%19

$35K–$40K

7%67

$40K–$45K

8.5%81

$45K–$50K

3.7%35

$50K–$60K

7.7%73

$60K–$75K

13.5%129

$75K–$100K

16.6%158

$100K–$125K

14.4%137

$125K–$150K

4.2%40

$150K–$200K

7.5%71

$200K+

4.7%45

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$421/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes87% occupied$421/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,229/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

79%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

21%

Who Receives This Housing

57% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

72% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,039

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,141

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

124(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured