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Mesita

New Mexico · 793 residents · 7.471 sq mi
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Mesita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
793
+2%since 2000
from 776 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
106 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+28%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4386658921K1K1990201020202024Mesita
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,821
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,236
+110%since 2000
from $10,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
5.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other96%(761)
Diversity Score5.9%(47)
Diversity Score
6
−87%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−23%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2013
from 57.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesita, New Mexico?

Mesita, New Mexico has about 793 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesita, New Mexico earns about $44,821 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 $83,700.

How educated are people in Mesita, New Mexico?

About 5.8% 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 1.1% 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 137 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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