Mexico, Indiana
| Mexico, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| CDP | |
 Location of Mexico, Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 40°49′12″N 86°6′50″W / 40.82000°N 86.11389°WCoordinates: 40°49′12″N 86°6′50″W / 40.82000°N 86.11389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
| • Land | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 984 |
| • Density | 179.6/sq mi (69.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 46958 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-48636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0439059 |
Mexico is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami County, Indiana, United States. The population was 836 at the 2010 census.
Mexico was platted in 1834. The community's name probably commemorates the Mexican War of Independence. A post office has been in operation at Mexico since 1837.
Mexico is located at 40°49′12″N 86°6′50″W / 40.82000°N 86.11389°W (40.819892, -86.113834).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 984 people, 402 households, and 297 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 179.6 people per square mile (69.3/km²). There were 416 housing units at an average density of 75.9/sq mi (29.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.27% White, 0.30% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.
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