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Mesita

New Mexico · 804 residents · 7.471 sq mi
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Mesita has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,710. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,400. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
804
+4%since 2000
from 776 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
+18%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4386658921K1K1990201020202024Mesita
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,710
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,463
+13%since 2000
from $10,104 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
8.6%
−79.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(347)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.1%(757)
Diversity Score12.5%(101)
Diversity Score
13
−72%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−4%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−64.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesita, New Mexico?

Mesita, New Mexico has about 804 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesita, New Mexico earns about $40,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesita, New Mexico expensive?

In Mesita, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $54,400.

How educated are people in Mesita, New Mexico?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mesita, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesita, New Mexico?

About 39.2% of people in Mesita, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesita, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesita, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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