Mexico, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 470, Mexico's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mexico is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Juniata County. The total population is 470. It ranks as the 1372nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mexico is 34.5 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mexico is $81,635. This is 5% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mexico, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $198,900. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Mexico is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mexico is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.7% vs 8.7%).

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mexico, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.