La Mesilla is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. La Mesilla has a 2024 population of 2,570. La Mesilla is currently growing at a rate of 2.27% annually but its population has decreased by -3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,656 in 2020.
The average household income in La Mesilla is $102,827 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in La Mesilla is 43.5 years: 41.8 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Mesilla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 955 | 37.73% |
| Other race | 696 | 27.5% |
| Two or more races | 685 | 27.06% |
| Native American | 131 | 5.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 52 | 2.05% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 918 | 2.75 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Married | 485 | 3.47 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.16 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 74 | 3.82 | 77 | 23 |
| Male | 66 | 3.3 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 3.51% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 11.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 21.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 260 | 14.73% |
| High School Graduate | 439 | 24.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 368 | 20.85% |
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 | 1,011 | 895 | 285 |
| White | 610 | 604 | 287 |
| Other Race | 432 | 380 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 413 | 368 | 153 |
| Native American | 91 | 91 | 38 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,855 | $83,382 | $50,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,107 | $36,380 | $58,125 |
| High School Graduate | $46,000 | $46,250 | $44,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $18,125 |
| Overall | $51,400 | $55,149 | $48,977 |
| Some College | $52,679 | $55,833 | $46,250 |
$51,400
Average Earnings
$55,149
Average Male
$48,977
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.68% of La Mesilla residents speak only English, while 33.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,602 | 153 | 9.55% |
| Other | 688 | 122 | 17.73% |
| White | 682 | 61 | 8.94% |
| Native | 131 | 15 | 11.45% |
| Multiple | 685 | 6 | 0.88% |
8.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.95%
Male Poverty Rate
8.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Mesilla is Other, with 17.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Mesilla is Multiple, with 0.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.51% |
| High School | 8.66% |
| Some College | 7.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 2.79% |
| Male Employed | 1.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,313 | $123,821 |
| Households | $74,385 | $102,827 |
| Married Families | $107,386 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,625 | $51,757 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
169
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 7.33% |
| Other Race | 39 | 7.71% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 5.92% |
| Native American | 5 | 5.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
69.42%
Born in La Mesilla
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
98.34% of La Mesilla residents were born in the United States, with 69.42% having been born in New Mexico. 0.95% 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 | 2,570 | 57 | 2.27% |
| 2023 | 2,513 | 57 | 2.32% |
| 2022 | 2,456 | -59 | -2.35% |
| 2021 | 2,515 | -141 | -5.31% |
| 2020 | 2,656 | 342 | 14.78% |
| 2019 | 2,314 | -70 | -2.94% |
| 2018 | 2,384 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 2,403 | 238 | 10.99% |
| 2016 | 2,165 | 31 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 2,134 | 95 | 4.66% |
| 2014 | 2,039 | 24 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 2,015 | 179 | 9.75% |
| 2012 | 1,836 | -165 | -8.25% |
| 2011 | 2,001 | 229 | 12.92% |
| 2010 | 1,772 | 0 | 0% |