Mexia, Texas
Mexia: city in Limestone County, Texas, United States
About
Mexia is a city located in the county of Limestone in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,459 and a population density of 395 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,287 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mexia
| Population | 7,287 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Limestone County |
| Postal code | 76667 |
| Phone Area Codes | 254 |
| Area | 18.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.6799,-96.4822 |
| Altitude | 522 feet / 159 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:55:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 386 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Mexia is located at 31°40'48"N 96°28'56"W (31.6798900, -96.4822000).
Mexia map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Mexia
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mexia decreased by 2.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,459 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,493 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,541 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,446 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,445 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,406 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,393 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,354 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,330 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,344 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,287 | -0.78% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Mexia
1City of Mexia Police Department
211 N Sherman St, Mexia, TX 76667 View details
Phone: +12545624140 | Website available
2Mexia City Hall
101 N McKinney St, Mexia, TX 76667 View details
Phone: +12545624110 | Website available
3City Manager
101 S McKinney St, Mexia, TX 76667 View details
Phone: +12545624110 | Website available
4Mexia Health Inspections
101 N McKinney St, Mexia, TX 76667 View details
Phone: +12545624180 | Website available
5Mexia Public Works Department
800 S Belknap St, Mexia, TX 76667 View details
Phone: +12545624170
6City Secretary
101 S McKinney St, Mexia, TX 76667 View details
Phone: +12545624120 | Website available
People born in Mexia (17)
People born in Mexia, including Disgraced financier Allen Stanford, musician, singer, composer Les Baxter, Only son of Anna Nicole Smith Daniel Wayne Smith, .
More notable people
- Kelvin Beachum (American football player) he was born in 08/06/1989
- Adrian Burk (American football player (1927-2003)) he was born in 14/12/1927
- Bill Crider (American writer) he was born in 28/07/1941
- John F. Forrest (U.S. Army officer and combat commander during the Korean War and Vietnam War era.) he was born in 20/06/1927
- Ray Rhodes (American football player and coach) he was born in 20/10/1950
- Tommy Taylor (American baseball player) he was born in 17/09/1892
- William B. Murphy (American film editor) he was born in 09/01/1908
- Michael Brown (American writer, composer, and musician) he was born in 14/12/1920
- Ralph P. Cousins (US Army general) he was born in 01/12/1891
- Everett Gee Jackson (American painter) he was born in 08/10/1900
- Jack Dennis (American film editor) he was born in 04/07/1894
- Diedrick Brackens (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1989
- Goose Curry (American baseball player) he was born in 19/05/1905
- Porter Charleston (American baseball player) he was born in 08/01/1904
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mexia, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227146 | Navarro College | Corsicana (TX) | 75110 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mexia, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| BRY | Bryan, TX | 301 East 26th Street | BUS |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mexia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mexia Post Office | Mexia (TX) | 76667 |
| Tehuacana Post Office | Tehuacana (TX) | 76686 |
| Wortham Post Office | Wortham (TX) | 76693 |
| Coolidg Post Office | Coolidge (TX) | 76635 |
| Groesbeck Post Office | Groesbeck (TX) | 76642 |
Other cities in Limestone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Limestone County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Center | 5,043 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
| Groesbeck | 4,173 | City in Texas, United States |
| Coolidge | 950 | Town of the United States |
| Thornton | 524 | Town in Limestone County, Texas |
| Kosse | 463 | Town of the United States |
| Tehuacana | 277 | Ghost town |
Distance to Other Cities
Mexia distances to largest Texas cities