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Guide Mexico → the USA · community · checked 1 Nov 2026

The Mexican community in the USA

How many Mexican people live in the USA, where they live, and how to keep a piece of home close.

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In numbers

How many Mexican people live in the USA?

According to the US Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey, 38,990,056 people are of Mexican origin and 11,143,711 were born in Mexico. The biggest communities live in California and Texas.

38,990,056Mexican origin (2024)
11,143,711born in Mexico
12,859,953in California
9,974,373in Texas
2,076,195in Arizona

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 (1-year), via Census Reporter. The figures are survey estimates.

Where people live

Where Mexican people live in the USA

All over the country, but most of all around Los Angeles, in Texas, in Chicago and in Phoenix.

LA
Los Angeles and the Inland Empire4,308,253 people of Mexican origin in the Los Angeles area and 2,202,301 in Riverside-San Bernardino.
TX
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth2,001,773 and 1,946,837 people of Mexican origin.
IL
Chicago1,739,237 people of Mexican origin in the Chicago area.
AZ
Phoenix1,383,425 people of Mexican origin in the Phoenix area.
Community life

A piece of home, close by

53
ConsulatesMexico has 53 consulates in the USA, plus the embassy in Washington.
ID
Matrícula consularThe consulate's ID card: it proves your nationality, identity and address, and is valid for five years.
INE
Voter cardApply at the consulate with an appointment; the INE sends the card to your home in about 3 to 5 weeks.
TV
TV feeThe USA has no TV fee.
TV
Mexican TVThe channels from home, live in the USA.Read the TV guide →
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Miss home?

The channels you grew up with, here

The news from home, your novelas, the big matches and the kids' cartoons in Spanish. Live in the USA, on your TV.

How to watch Mexican TV in the USA →
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Online

Where Mexican people in the USA meet online

For jobs, rooms, advice and events, many people use Facebook groups and city pages.

FB
Your town's groupSearch Facebook groups for “Mexicanos en Houston” or your town's name.
SRE
Foreign ministryMexico's foreign ministry: consulates and paperwork.gob.mx/sre →

Stay safe: groups are great for jobs and rooms, but never send money or photos of your ID to someone you only know from a group.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

How many Mexican people live in the USA?

38,990,056 people are of Mexican origin and 11,143,711 were born in Mexico (2024 American Community Survey).

Where do most Mexican people in the USA live?

In California (12,859,953 people of Mexican origin) and Texas (9,974,373), above all around Los Angeles, Riverside-San Bernardino, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and Phoenix.

How many Mexican consulates are there in the USA?

53, plus the embassy in Washington.

Can I get my INE voter card in the USA?

Yes. Apply at the consulate with an appointment, and the INE sends the card to your home in about 3 to 5 weeks.

What is the matrícula consular?

It's the ID card issued by Mexico's consulates: it proves your nationality, identity and address, and is valid for five years.

Are there Facebook groups for Mexican people in the USA?

Yes. Search Facebook for “Mexicanos en” and your town's name.

Can I watch Mexican TV in the USA?

Yes. Our Mexican TV in the USA guide shows every option.

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