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Mexia, Texas
Summary
Mexia (məˈheɪə ) is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,893 at the 2020 census.
The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name ˈmɛksiə , 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.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,893 people, 2,487 households, and 1,586 families residing in the city.
As of the census of 2008, there were 6,552 people, 2,427 households, and 1,660 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,750 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 55.90% White, 31.68% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 10.67% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.90% of the population.
There were 2,427 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.21.
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