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Mesilla

New Mexico · 2,196 residents · 5.679 sq mi
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Mesilla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,497. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,196
+1%since 2000
from 2,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+16%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mesilla
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,497
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,275 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,656
+30%since 2000
from $25,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+75%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(991)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(1,138)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(1,364)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(1,056)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(1,058)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,408)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesilla, New Mexico?

Mesilla, New Mexico has about 2,196 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesilla, New Mexico earns about $53,497 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 $303,800, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Mesilla, New Mexico?

About 53.7% 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 7.7% 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 221 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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