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Mexia, Texas

Mexia is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,563 at the 2000 census. The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name , is "A great place, no matter how you pronounce it." Named after General José Antonio Mexía, a Hispanic hero for the Republic of Texas Army during the Texas Revolution, the town was founded near his estate. Nearby attractions include Fort Parker Historical recreation, the Confederate Reunion grounds, and Mexia State School, which began as a prisoner of war camp for members of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Corps during World War II. Mexia hosts a large Juneteenth celebration every year.

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Among the most common occupations in Mexia are Service occupations, 26%. Management, professional, and related occupations, 23%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 17%. Approximately 59 percent of workers in Mexia, Texas work for companies, 26 percent work for the government and 7 percent are self-employed.

Popular Mexia Jobs

Currently, the most commonly listed Mexia Jobs are for registered nurse jobs and physical therapist jobs.

Mexia Industries

The leading industries in Mexia, Texas are Educational, health and social services, 35%; Retail trade, 11%; and Manufacturing, 7%. Simply Hired's Mexia job listings indicate that the following industries in Mexia are hiring the most workers: Misc Information Services, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Medical Equipment Wholesalers and Nurses & Nursing.

Mexia Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Mexia, Texas is $22,308, and the median income of households in Mexia was $22,785.
 

Average Salaries in Mexia, TX

Mexia, TX

$22,000
 

Mexia Unemployment Rate

Mexia has an unemployment rate of 8.5%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Mexia Trends data, the number of Mexia, Texas jobs has increased by 368% since December 2006.
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Mexia Employment Statistics

Population of Mexia
Total population 6,563
Male 45.79%
Female 54.21%
Median age 32.6
  
Mexia Housing
Owner-occupied homes 64.3%
Median cost of a home $36,000
Median mortgage payment $327
Renter-occupied homes 35.7%
Vacant housing 11.7%
Median monthly rent $445
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $26,479
Median for all female full-time $18,138
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 17%
$10,000 to $14,999 12%
$15,000 to $24,999 26%
$25,000 to $34,999 12%
$35,000 to $49,999 12%
$50,000 to $74,999 13%
$75,000 to $99,999 5%
$100,000 to $149,999 2%
$150,000 to $199,999 0%
$200,000 or more 1%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 16%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 21%
High school graduate 29%
Some college, no degree 18%
Associate's degree 5%
Bachelor's degree 6%
Graduate degree 5%
  
Marital Status
Never married 22%
Currently married 52%
Separated 3%
Widowed 12%
Divorced 10%
  
Race
White 57%
Black or African American 32%
Asian 0%
Other 11%
  
Mexia Commute
Carpool 15.5%
Public transportation 0.0%
Average travel time 16 minutes