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CITY · 2020 ACS

La Mesilla

New Mexico · 1,844 residents · 4.454 sq mi
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La Mesilla has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,806. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 470 residents. Median home value is $217,300. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,844
−20%since 2019
from 2,314 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
414 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 520 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+5%since 2019
from 46.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024La Mesilla
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,806
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,188 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,096
−10%since 2019
from $32,208 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $243,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $626 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 81.2% in 2019
14.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−18%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic29%(671)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino68.7%(1,590)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(51)
Diversity Score55.4%(1,282)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(453)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino70.7%(1,304)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score50.6%(933)
Diversity Score
51
−9%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+2%since 2019
from 30.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 85.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
46.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

La Mesilla, New Mexico has about 1,844 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Mesilla, New Mexico earns about $56,806 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 $217,300, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in La Mesilla, New Mexico?

About 32.5% 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 12.0% of people in La Mesilla, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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