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La Mesilla

New Mexico · 1,772 residents · 4.454 sq mi
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La Mesilla is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,716. Population has declined 11% since 2011. Median home value is $222,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,772
−11%vs 2011
vs 2,001 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 449 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+6%vs 2011
vs 42.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,716
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,502
+2%vs 2011
vs $28,785 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.391 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $201,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $664 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−31.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+13%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.6%(1,513)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score46.4%(929)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(423)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(1,300)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score47.6%(844)
Diversity Score
48
+3%vs 2011
vs 46 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 29.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.9% in 2011
Female
48.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.1% in 2011
Foreign born
8.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

La Mesilla, New Mexico has about 1,772 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Mesilla, New Mexico earns about $59,716 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 $222,300, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

About 23.3% 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 11.4% of people in La Mesilla, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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