Mexia, TX Demographics

A map of Mexia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,670	2,346	38.9%	34.0%
White	2,151	2,213	31.4%	32.1%
Black	1,900	2,086	27.7%	30.3%
Multiracial	86	178	1.3%	2.6%
Asian	43	33	0.6%	0.5%
Native American/Other	9	37	0.1%	0.5%

Mexia, Texas has an estimated population of 6,859, a less than 1% change from the 6,893 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.9% Hispanic, 31.4% White, 27.7% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mexia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mexia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mexia, that probability was 68.9% in 2020 and 67.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mexia is ranked the 344th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mexia was ranked the 335th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mexia's White Population

2,151 residents of Mexia, or 31.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mexia is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Mexia ranks 1279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexia's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Mexia's population has decreased from 32.1% to 31.4%.

Mexia is more White than neighboring Coolidge (25.1% White). Mexia is less White than neighboring Tehuacana (75.1% White), Wortham (61.8% White), Groesbeck (45.4% White), and Kirvin (92.3% White).

Mexia's Black Population

1,900 residents of Mexia, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mexia is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Mexia ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexia's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Mexia's population has decreased from 30.3% to 27.7%.

Mexia is more Black than neighboring Tehuacana (0% Black), Wortham (22.6% Black), Kirvin (0% Black), and Coolidge (19.1% Black). Mexia is less Black than neighboring Groesbeck (29.9% Black).

Mexia's Asian Population

43 residents of Mexia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mexia is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Mexia ranks 831st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.3%. Asian residents' share of Mexia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mexia is more Asian than neighboring Wortham (0% Asian), Kirvin (0% Asian), and Coolidge (0% Asian). Mexia is less Asian than neighboring Tehuacana (2.6% Asian), and Groesbeck (1.6% Asian).

Mexia's Hispanic Population

2,670 residents of Mexia, or 38.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mexia is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Mexia ranks 836th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Mexia's population has increased from 34.0% to 38.9%.

Mexia is more Hispanic than neighboring Tehuacana (17.3% Hispanic), Wortham (9.3% Hispanic), Groesbeck (20.4% Hispanic), and Kirvin (7.7% Hispanic). Mexia is less Hispanic than neighboring Coolidge (52.7% Hispanic).

Mexia's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Mexia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mexia is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Mexia ranks 1064th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mexia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Mexia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tehuacana (0% Native American/Other), Wortham (0% Native American/Other), Groesbeck (0% Native American/Other), and Kirvin (0% Native American/Other). Mexia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coolidge (0.4% Native American/Other).

Mexia's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Mexia, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mexia is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Mexia ranks 1067th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Mexia's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%.

Mexia is more Multiracial than neighboring Kirvin (0% Multiracial). Mexia is less Multiracial than neighboring Tehuacana (5% Multiracial), Wortham (6.3% Multiracial), Groesbeck (2.6% Multiracial), and Coolidge (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.