Mexia
City in Limestone County, Texas
Mexia is a city in Limestone County, Texas, with 6,893 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tehuacana, 5.5 miles NW.
- 6,893residents (2020 Census)
- 522 ftelevation · 159 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.6 km²
- 958 / sq mipopulation density
- 76667ZIP code
About Mexia
Mexia ( muh-HAY-uh or meh-HAY-uh) is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,091 at the 2025 census.
The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name as (MEK-see-ə), is "A great place to live, no matter how you pronounce it."
Named after General José Antonio Mexía, a Mexican 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 Supported Living Center (formerly Mexia State School), which began as a prisoner of war camp for members of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps during World War II.
Mexia is also home to the Mexia Public Schools Museum, one of a few museums dedicated to the historical and social significance of a Texas public school system.
Late model Anna Nicole Smith attended Mexia Public Schools.
Mexia hosts a large Juneteenth celebration every year.
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Living in Mexia
- Median household income
- $42,222
- Median home value
- $109,900
- Median rent
- $887/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Mexia had 6,893 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,893 |
|---|---|
| Density | 958 per sq mi (370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mexia at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Limestone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,893 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.20 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6807° N, 96.4832° W |
| ZIP code | 76667 |
| Official website | cityofmexia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4847916 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mexia
- Tehuacana5.5 mi NW
- Wortham8.0 mi N
- Kirvin10.8 mi NE
- Groesbeck11.0 mi S
- Coolidge11.1 mi NW
- Teague12.4 mi E
- Streetman16.5 mi NE
- Richland17.2 mi N
- Fairfield18.6 mi E
- Thornton19.4 mi S
- Dawson20.1 mi NW
- Hubbard21.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mexia
What county is Mexia in?
Mexia is in Limestone County, Texas.
What is the population of Mexia, TX?
6,893 people lived in Mexia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mexia, TX?
The ZIP code of Mexia is 76667.
What is the elevation of Mexia?
522 feet (159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mexia?
Tehuacana (5.5 mi), Wortham (8.0 mi), Kirvin (10.8 mi), Groesbeck (11.0 mi), Coolidge (11.1 mi).
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