Mesa Caballo is a CDP located in Gila County Arizona. Mesa Caballo has a 2024 population of 1,266. Mesa Caballo is currently growing at a rate of 2.93% annually and its population has increased by 43.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 883 in 2020.
The average household income in Mesa Caballo is $68,612 with a poverty rate of 12.07%. The median age in Mesa Caballo is 29.6 years: 27.8 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mesa Caballo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,084 | 90.79% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 7.96% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 427 | 2.8 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 163 | 3 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.21 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 116 | 4.38 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 12 | 2.75 | 0 | 100 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 6.94% |
| High School Graduate | 211 | 30.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 4.62% |
| Some College | 199 | 28.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 619 | 499 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,111 | $36,111 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,893 | $36,290 | $34,444 |
| Some College | $33,024 | $55,972 | $27,500 |
$35,893
Average Earnings
$36,290
Average Male
$34,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.66% of Mesa Caballo residents speak only English, while 6.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,050 | 141 | 13.43% |
12.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.68%
Male Poverty Rate
18.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mesa Caballo is White, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mesa Caballo is White, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.59% |
| Some College | 9.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.92% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,313 | $71,310 |
| Households | $65,313 | $68,612 |
| Married Families | $54,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,469 | $41,160 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 9.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
91.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.87%
Born in Mesa Caballo
98.99%
Native Born
1.01%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
98.99% of Mesa Caballo residents were born in the United States, with 56.87% having been born in Arizona. 0.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,266 | 36 | 2.93% |
| 2023 | 1,230 | 36 | 3.02% |
| 2022 | 1,194 | 184 | 18.22% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | 127 | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 883 | -79 | -8.21% |
| 2019 | 962 | 146 | 17.89% |
| 2018 | 816 | 247 | 43.41% |
| 2017 | 569 | -79 | -12.19% |
| 2016 | 648 | -57 | -8.09% |
| 2015 | 705 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 707 | -109 | -13.36% |
| 2013 | 816 | -392 | -32.45% |
| 2012 | 1,208 | 336 | 38.53% |
| 2011 | 872 | 107 | 13.99% |
| 2010 | 765 | 0 | 0% |