CITY
La Mesa
New Mexico · 473 residents · 2.373 sq mi
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The short version
Population has declined 14% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $206,300. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024473
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information43.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
Retail trade11.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$206,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.9%(531)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.2%(389)
Asian0%(0)
Other14%(66)
Diversity Score37.8%(179)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
63.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in La Mesa, New Mexico?
La Mesa, New Mexico has about 473 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is La Mesa, New Mexico expensive?
In La Mesa, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $206,300, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.
How educated are people in La Mesa, New Mexico?
About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Mesa, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in La Mesa, New Mexico?
About 17.3% of people in La Mesa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
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New MexicoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024