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La Mesilla

New Mexico · 2,697 residents · 4.454 sq mi
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La Mesilla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $315,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,697
+7%since 2023
from 2,531 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
606 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 568 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+5%since 2023
from 43.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024La Mesilla
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,438
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,385 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,262
+14%since 2023
from $39,805 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−4%since 2023
from 0.456 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $266,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,015 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+8%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(682)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino63.6%(1,610)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(235)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,627)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(957)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino57.2%(1,543)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(194)
Diversity Score67.7%(1,826)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+2%since 2023
from 32.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
Female
45.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

La Mesilla, New Mexico has about 2,697 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Mesilla, New Mexico earns about $81,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Mesilla, New Mexico expensive?

In La Mesilla, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $315,800, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in La Mesilla, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

About 9.0% of people in La Mesilla, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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