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La Mesa

New Mexico · Albuquerque · 8,646 residents · 1.201 sq mi
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La Mesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $194,376. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Albuquerque median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up La Mesa; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,646
Population density
7,199 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,882
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,164
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,376
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$819
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.4%
65.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(1,982)
Black7.2%(624)
Hispanic / Latino60.8%(5,259)
Asian4.8%(413)
Other4.3%(368)
Diversity Score71%(6,140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(1,982)
Black7.2%(624)
Hispanic / Latino60.8%(5,259)
Asian4.8%(413)
Other4.3%(368)
Diversity Score71%(6,140)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
24.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 8,646 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $37,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico expensive?

In La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $194,376, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 23.8% of people in La Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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