Mexico, NY Demographics

A map of Mexico's Population by Race

Mexico, New York has an estimated population of 2,241, a dramatic increase from the 1,531 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 9.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mexico is ranked the 593rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 720th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mexico's White Population

2,126 residents of Mexico, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mexico is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Mexico ranks 274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's White population has grown by an estimated 50.5%. White residents' share of Mexico's population has increased from 92.3% to 94.9%.

Mexico is more White than neighboring Parish (89.5% White), and Sand Ridge (86.6% White). Mexico is less White than neighboring Pulaski (95.9% White), Central Square (97.8% White), and Sandy Creek (97.3% 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 considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Mexico ranks 915th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Mexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Mexico is more Black than neighboring Parish (0.2% Black), Central Square (0.1% Black), Sand Ridge (0% Black), and Sandy Creek (0% Black). Mexico is less Black than neighboring Pulaski (1.6% Black).

Mexico's Asian Population

14 residents of Mexico, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mexico is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Mexico ranks 888th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Mexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mexico is more Asian than neighboring Parish (0% Asian), Central Square (0.1% Asian), Sand Ridge (0% Asian), and Sandy Creek (0% Asian). Mexico is less Asian than neighboring Pulaski (0.8% Asian).

Mexico's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Mexico, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mexico is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mexico ranks 1075th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Mexico's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.1%.

Mexico is more Hispanic than neighboring Pulaski (0.1% Hispanic), and Central Square (0.6% Hispanic). Mexico is less Hispanic than neighboring Parish (2% Hispanic), Sand Ridge (4.8% Hispanic), and Sandy Creek (1.6% Hispanic).

Mexico's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Mexico, or 0.7% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mexico ranks 335th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Mexico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parish (0.2% Native American/Other), Pulaski (0.1% Native American/Other), Central Square (0% Native American/Other), Sand Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Sandy Creek (0.2% Native American/Other).

Mexico's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Mexico, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mexico is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mexico ranks 537th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mexico's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Mexico's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.3%.

Mexico is more Multiracial than neighboring Pulaski (1.4% Multiracial), Central Square (1.2% Multiracial), and Sandy Creek (0.9% Multiracial). Mexico is less Multiracial than neighboring Parish (8.2% Multiracial), and Sand Ridge (8.6% 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.