Mexico, ME Demographics

A map of Mexico's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,852	2,062	86.5%	92.3%
Asian	178	18	8.3%	0.8%
Hispanic	59	33	2.8%	1.5%
Multiracial	42	96	2.0%	4.3%
Black	11	14	0.5%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.5%

Mexico, Maine has an estimated population of 2,142, a decrease from the 2,234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 8.3% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mexico, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mexico has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mexico, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mexico is ranked the 64th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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). Mexico was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mexico's White Population

1,852 residents of Mexico, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mexico is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Mexico ranks 72nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Mexico's population has decreased from 92.3% to 86.5%.

Mexico is less White than neighboring Rumford (96.4% White), Dixfield (91% White), Bethel (98.3% White), Wilton (100% White), and South Paris (95.5% White).

Mexico's Black Population

11 residents of Mexico, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mexico is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Mexico ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Mexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Mexico is more Black than neighboring Rumford (0% Black), Dixfield (0% Black), Bethel (0% Black), Wilton (0% Black), and South Paris (0% Black).

Mexico's Asian Population

178 residents of Mexico, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mexico is higher than in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Mexico ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Asian population has grown by an estimated 888.9%. Asian residents' share of Mexico's population has increased from 0.8% to 8.3%.

Mexico is more Asian than neighboring Rumford (0% Asian), Dixfield (0% Asian), Bethel (0% Asian), Wilton (0% Asian), and South Paris (0% Asian).

Mexico's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Mexico, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mexico is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Mexico ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 78.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Mexico's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.8%.

Mexico is more Hispanic than neighboring Rumford (1.3% Hispanic), Bethel (0% Hispanic), and Wilton (0% Hispanic). Mexico is less Hispanic than neighboring Dixfield (7.9% Hispanic), and South Paris (3.5% Hispanic).

Mexico's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Mexico, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mexico is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Mexico ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mexico's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Mexico is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dixfield (0.3% Native American/Other).

Mexico's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Mexico, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mexico is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Mexico ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Mexico's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.0%.

Mexico is more Multiracial than neighboring Dixfield (0.8% Multiracial), Bethel (1.7% Multiracial), Wilton (0% Multiracial), and South Paris (1% Multiracial). Mexico is less Multiracial than neighboring Rumford (2.3% 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.