La Mesa is a CDP located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. La Mesa has a 2024 population of 637. La Mesa is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 642 in 2020.
The average household income in La Mesa is $45,601 with a poverty rate of 13.85%. The median age in La Mesa is 62.1 years: 41.4 years for males, and 67.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Mesa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 56.62% |
| Other race | 233 | 35.85% |
| Native American | 33 | 5.08% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 2.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 261 | 2.49 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 126 | 2.04 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 67 | 3.88 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 36 | 2.81 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 32 | 0 | 9.4 | 90.6 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 4.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 1.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 149 | 31.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 32.49% |
| Some College | 114 | 23.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 461 | 290 | 14 |
| Other Race | 233 | 137 | 0 |
| White | 16 | 16 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $15,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,295 | $14,432 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,639 | $28,040 | $16,000 |
| Some College | $29,858 | $29,631 | $0 |
$22,639
Average Earnings
$28,040
Average Male
$16,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.78% of La Mesa residents speak only English, while 67.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 67.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 634 | 90 | 14.2% |
| Other | 233 | 49 | 21.03% |
| Native | 33 | 33 | 100% |
| Multiple | 16 | 8 | 50% |
13.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.93%
Male Poverty Rate
15.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Mesa is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Mesa is Hispanic, with 14.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.69% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,186 | $47,306 |
| Households | $38,693 | $45,601 |
| Married Families | $39,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,452 | $33,403 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64 | 13.88% |
| Other Race | 46 | 19.74% |
| White | 10 | 4.72% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.6%
Labor Force Participation
34.6%
Employment Rate
0%
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
45.85%
Born in La Mesa
68.31%
Native Born
31.69%
Foreign Born
15.69%
Non Citizen
16%
Naturalized
68.31% of La Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 45.85% having been born in New Mexico. 15.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 637 | -7 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 644 | -6 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 650 | 44 | 7.26% |
| 2021 | 606 | -36 | -5.61% |
| 2020 | 642 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 638 | 67 | 11.73% |
| 2018 | 571 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 566 | -330 | -36.83% |
| 2016 | 896 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 887 | -86 | -8.84% |
| 2014 | 973 | 49 | 5.3% |
| 2013 | 924 | 114 | 14.07% |
| 2012 | 810 | 134 | 19.82% |
| 2011 | 676 | -52 | -7.14% |
| 2010 | 728 | 0 | 0% |