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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mesilla

New Mexico · 2,180 residents · 5.679 sq mi
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Mesilla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,275. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $137,500. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,180
+10%since 1990
from 1,975 in 1990
1990 – 2025
384 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 348 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+17%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mesilla
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,275
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,650 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,922
+85%since 1990
from $13,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$502
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
29.7% rent
3.3
−11%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,957)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino56.2%(1,110)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(991)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(1,138)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,364)
63
+7%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.7%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.1%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesilla, New Mexico?

Mesilla, New Mexico has about 2,180 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mesilla, New Mexico earns about $42,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesilla, New Mexico expensive?

In Mesilla, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Mesilla, New Mexico?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mesilla, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesilla, New Mexico?

About 9.4% of people in Mesilla, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesilla, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesilla, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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