La Mesa
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.
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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