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Mexico, ME
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine.
Population
2,142
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,211
ZIP codes
0
Mexico and its ZIP codes
Mexico at a glance
- Mexico is about 27 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,972 a year, 32% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 (63% below Maine) and median rent is $972 a month.
Local data for Mexico, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mexico, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,972
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (497), Irish Americans (324), Cambodian Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oxford County. PPP loans are for Mexico.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,315
16,970 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $8,161 per person
How people get to work
Mexico, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mexico, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
275
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 7°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mexico, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Mexico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RumfordCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| DixfieldCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.8 |
| WiltonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| ChisholmCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Livermore FallsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| South ParisCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| NorwayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5 |
| TurnerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| RangeleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mexico, ME in?
- Mexico is in Oxford County, Maine.
- What is the population of Mexico, ME?
- About 2,142 people live in Mexico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mexico?
- Nearby places include Rumford (1.3 mi), Dixfield (4.4 mi), Wilton (15 mi), Bethel (16 mi), Chisholm (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023