La Mesa, NM

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La Mesa Overview

650
TOTAL POPULATION
379
MALE POPULATION
271
FEMALE POPULATION
139.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
71.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
62.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,975
PER CAPITA INCOME
$39,186
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,693
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
165
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
34.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

La Mesa Zip Codes

La Mesa Area Codes

Race in La Mesa

The most populous races in La Mesa are Hispanic or Latino (634 | 97.5%), White / Caucasian (368 | 56.6%), and Some other Race (233 | 35.8%).
Race in La Mesa
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino63497.5%
Native / Alaskan335.1%
White / Caucasian36856.6%
Two or more Races162.5%
Some other Race23335.8%
Total650100.0%

Ancestry in La Mesa

The most populous ancestries reported in La Mesa are Mexican (601 | 92.5%), German (28 | 4.3%), Italian (8 | 1.2%), and Scotch-Irish (3 | 0.5%), together accounting for 98.5% of all La Mesa residents.
Ancestry in La Mesa
Ancestry# Population% Population
German284.3%
Italian81.2%
Mexican60192.5%
Scotch-Irish30.5%
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Immigrants in La Mesa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Mesa came from Central America (206 | 31.7%), Latin America (206 | 31.7%), and Mexico (206 | 31.7%), together accounting for 95.1% of all La Mesa residents.
Immigrants in La Mesa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America20631.7%
Latin America20631.7%
Mexico20631.7%
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Sex and Age in La Mesa

Sex and Age in La Mesa

The most populous age groups in La Mesa are 10 to 14 Years (70 | 18.5%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (81 | 29.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (11.4%)9 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years70 (18.5%)42 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years13 (3.4%)24 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years60 (15.8%)9 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Years9 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years13 (3.4%)7 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years42 (11.1%)15 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years69 (18.2%)81 (29.9%)
70 to 74 Years35 (9.2%)59 (21.8%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years25 (6.6%)16 (5.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total379 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Mesa

Median Family Size in La Mesa

The median family size in La Mesa is 2.70 persons per family, with single male/father families (67 | 29.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.88 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (126 | 55.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in La Mesa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple126 (55.0%)2.04
Single Male/Father67 (29.3%)3.88
Single Female/Mother36 (15.7%)2.81
Total Families229 (100.0%)2.70

Median Household Size in La Mesa

Median Household Size in La Mesa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple126 (48.3%)2.04
Single Male/Father67 (25.7%)3.88
Single Female/Mother36 (13.8%)2.81
Non-family32 (12.3%)-
Total Households261 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Mesa

Out of a total of 261 households in La Mesa, 229 (87.7%) are family households, while 32 (12.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 159, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Mesa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32 (12.3%)
2-Person Households159 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households70 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (87.7%)32 (12.3%)

Female Fertility in La Mesa

Fertility by Age in La Mesa

Average fertility rate in La Mesa is 273.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 1,000.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in La Mesa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)1,000.0
Total9 (100.0%)273.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Mesa

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Mesa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Mesa

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Mesa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (100.0%)273.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)273.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Mesa

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Mesa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)

Income in La Mesa

Income Overview in La Mesa

Per Capita Income in La Mesa is $18,975, while median incomes of families and households are $39,186 and $38,693 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income650$18,975
Median Family Income229$39,186
Mean Family Income229$47,306
Median Household Income261$38,693
Mean Household Income261$45,601
Income Deficit229$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)65042.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)65057.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6500.35

Earnings by Sex in La Mesa

Average Earnings in La Mesa are $22,639, $28,040 for men and $16,000 for women, a difference of 42.9%.
Earnings by Sex in La Mesa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male149 (74.1%)$28,040
Female52 (25.9%)$16,000
Total201 (100.0%)$22,639

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Mesa

The most common earnings brackets in La Mesa are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (44 | 29.5%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (20 | 38.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Mesa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)20 (38.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49913 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99922 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49921 (14.1%)15 (28.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)9 (17.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99931 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)8 (15.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (100.0%)52 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Mesa

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Mesa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$14,432$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$29,631$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$28,040$16,000

Family Income in La Mesa

Family Income Brackets in La Mesa

According to the La Mesa family income data, there are 113 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 49.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in La Mesa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992510.9%
$15,000 to $24,99973.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993816.6%
$35,000 to $49,99911349.3%
$50,000 to $74,999208.7%
$75,000 to $99,99983.5%
$100,000 to $149,999187.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Mesa

2-person families (159 | 69.4%) account for the highest median family income in La Mesa with $39,375 per family, while 2-person families (159 | 69.4%) have the highest median income of $19,688 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Mesa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families159 (69.4%)$39,375
3-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
4-Person Families70 (30.6%)$39,091
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total229 (100.0%)$39,186

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Mesa

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Mesa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners90 (39.3%)$0
1 Earner107 (46.7%)$39,290
2 Earners32 (14.0%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total229 (100.0%)$39,186

Household Income in La Mesa

Household Income Brackets in La Mesa

With 113 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in La Mesa, accounting for 43.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in La Mesa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00083.1%
$10,000 to $14,999259.6%
$15,000 to $24,99972.7%
$25,000 to $34,9995922.6%
$35,000 to $49,99911343.3%
$50,000 to $74,999207.7%
$75,000 to $99,99983.1%
$100,000 to $149,999218.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Mesa

The median household income in La Mesa is $38,693, with the highest median household income of $39,489 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 147 households (56.3%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Mesa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years44 (16.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years70 (26.8%)$29,048
65+ Years147 (56.3%)$39,489
Total261 (100.0%)$38,693

Poverty in La Mesa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Mesa

With 12.9% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of La Mesa, 75 year old and over males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (100.0%) and 9 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)32 (22.9%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (12.9%)41 (15.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Mesa

According to the poverty statistics in La Mesa, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years50 (86.2%)42 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years13 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years60 (87.0%)9 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years48 (87.3%)22 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years104 (100.0%)108 (77.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total330 (87.1%)230 (84.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Mesa

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Mesa show that 19.8% or 25 of the total 126 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 19.8%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 19.8%, which includes 25 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Mesa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children101 (80.2%)25 (19.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (80.2%)25 (19.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Mesa

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Mesa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Mesa

The poverty data for La Mesa shows that 25 of the married-couple family households (19.8%) and 7 of the single-parent households (6.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (19.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (26.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Mesa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children25 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (26.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (19.8%)7 (6.8%)

Employment Characteristics in La Mesa

Employment by Class of Employer in La Mesa

Among the 165 employed individuals in La Mesa, private company employees (134 | 81.2%), not-for-profit organizations (23 | 13.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (8 | 4.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Mesa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13481.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)84.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations2313.9%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total165100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Mesa

Employment Status by Age in La Mesa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years13 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years62 (79.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years13 (65.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years6 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (29.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Mesa

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Mesa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Mesa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Mesa are , and Management (3 | 1.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Mesa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)128 (77.6%)37 (22.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Mesa are Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 19.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (29 | 17.6%), and Healthcare Support (13 | 7.9%).
Services Occupations in La Mesa

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in La Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)45 (60.8%)29 (39.2%)
Total (Overall)128 (77.6%)37 (22.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Mesa are Office & Administration (8 | 4.9%), and Sales & Related (6 | 3.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Mesa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)128 (77.6%)37 (22.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Mesa are , and Construction & Extraction (9 | 5.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Mesa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)128 (77.6%)37 (22.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Mesa are Transportation (44 | 26.7%), and Production (21 | 12.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Mesa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Mesa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)128 (77.6%)37 (22.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Mesa

Employment Industries in La Mesa

The major employment industries in La Mesa include Transportation & Warehousing (44 | 26.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (29 | 17.6%), Retail Trade (28 | 17.0%), Manufacturing (21 | 12.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in La Mesa

Employment Industries by Sex in La Mesa

The La Mesa industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Retail Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (72.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Mesa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (77.6%)37 (22.4%)

Education in La Mesa

School Enrollment in La Mesa

The most common levels of schooling among the 146 students in La Mesa are middle school (104 | 71.2%), college / undergraduate (25 | 17.1%), and elementary school (9 | 6.2%).
School Enrollment in La Mesa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School96.2%
Middle School10471.2%
High School85.5%
College / Undergraduate2517.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total146100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Mesa

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Mesa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Mesa

Literature & languages (8 | 36.4%), business (6 | 27.3%), education (5 | 22.7%), and science & technology (3 | 13.6%) are the most common fields of study among 22 individuals in La Mesa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Mesa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology313.6%
Business627.3%
Education522.7%
Literature & Languages836.4%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total22100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Mesa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Mesa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Mesa are males with 4 vehicles (74, accounting for 57.8%) and females with 4 vehicles (0, making up 200.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Mesa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle29 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles22 (17.2%)37 (100.0%)
3 Vehicles3 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles74 (57.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Mesa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Mesa are 20 to 24 minutes (71 commuters, 45.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (28 commuters, 17.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (22 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in La Mesa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes2817.9%
10 to 14 Minutes2214.1%
15 to 19 Minutes95.8%
20 to 24 Minutes7145.5%
25 to 29 Minutes138.3%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes138.3%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in La Mesa

The most common commute times in La Mesa are 20 to 24 minutes (71 commuters, 55.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (28 commuters, 100.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Mesa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes22 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes71 (55.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Mesa

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Mesa are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (44, 34.4%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (20, 71.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Mesa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM44 (34.4%)8 (28.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM27 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM22 (17.2%)20 (71.4%)
Total128 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Mesa

Occupancy by Ownership in La Mesa

Of the total 261 dwellings in La Mesa, owner-occupied units account for 203 (77.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 58 (22.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Mesa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20377.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5822.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units261100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Mesa

Occupancy by Household Size in La Mesa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3212.3%
2-Person Household15960.9%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household7026.8%
Total Housing Units261100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Mesa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Mesa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3 (9.4%)29 (90.6%)
2-Person Household130 (81.8%)29 (18.2%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units203 (77.8%)58 (22.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Mesa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Mesa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63 (68.5%)29 (31.5%)
High School Diploma15 (39.5%)23 (60.5%)
College/Associate Degree114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Mesa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Mesa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years4416.9%
45 to 54 Years00.0%
55 to 64 Years7026.8%
65 to 74 Years11343.3%
75 to 84 Years3413.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total261100.0%

Housing Finances in La Mesa

Median Income by Occupancy in La Mesa

Median Income by Occupancy in La Mesa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied203 (77.8%)$39,564
Renter-Occupied58 (22.2%)$27,283
Average261 (100.0%)$38,693

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Mesa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Mesa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)8 (13.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (7.4%)44 (75.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999107 (52.7%)6 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Mesa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Mesa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30091 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49932 (15.8%)21 (36.2%)
$500 to $79934 (16.8%)23 (39.7%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49920 (9.9%)6 (10.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9998 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49918 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Mesa

Housing Structures in La Mesa

Housing Structures in La Mesa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5721.8%
Single Unit, Attached103.8%
2 Unit Apartments218.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments62.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other16764.0%
Total261100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Mesa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Mesa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached49 (86.0%)8 (14.0%)
Single Unit, Attached10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other144 (86.2%)23 (13.8%)
Total203 (77.8%)58 (22.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Mesa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Mesa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)21 (36.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms153 (75.4%)37 (63.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms28 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms22 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Mesa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Mesa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas166 (81.8%)29 (50.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity37 (18.2%)29 (50.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Mesa

Household Vehicle Usage in La Mesa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle25 (12.3%)35 (60.3%)
2 Vehicles98 (48.3%)23 (39.7%)
3 or more Vehicles80 (39.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Mesa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Mesa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12380
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$38,617$0
Monthly Housing Costs$241$0
Real Estate Taxes$225$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Mesa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Mesa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00066 (53.7%)15 (18.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)19 (23.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99957 (46.3%)38 (47.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)8 (10.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Mesa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Mesa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99932 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99988 (71.5%)15 (18.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)19 (23.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)20 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (2.4%)8 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)18 (22.5%)
Total123 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Mesa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Mesa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x69 (56.1%)59,375 (74,218.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)52 (65.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)8 (10.0%)
4.0x or more54 (43.9%)12 (15.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Mesa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Mesa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800113 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)33 (41.2%)
$800 to $1,4993 (2.4%)18 (22.5%)
Total123 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Mesa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years40 (33.1%)81 (66.9%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years63 (81.8%)14 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years244 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total555 (85.4%)95 (14.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Mesa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen40 (33.1%)81 (66.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Mesa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Mesa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00090 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999372 (81.0%)87 (19.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Mesa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Mesa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 652 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years23 (19.0%)17 (14.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
35 to 44 Years69 (88.5%)9 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years43 (55.8%)20 (26.0%)
65 to 74 Years244 (100.0%)113 (46.3%)
75 Years and over41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total496 (76.3%)172 (26.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Mesa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Mesa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)42 (82.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (12.1%)7 (22.6%)
65 to 74 Years72 (69.2%)70 (50.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (56.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Mesa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Mesa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)42 (82.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (49.0%)30 (21.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Mesa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (5.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Mesa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)23 (16.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Mesa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (20.2%)48 (34.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (56.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Mesa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (5.7%)7 (22.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (8.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (56.2%)

Technology Access in La Mesa

Computing Device Access in La Mesa

Computing Device Access in La Mesa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10640.6%
Smartphone20879.7%
Tablet12949.4%
No Computing Device3111.9%
Total261100.0%

Internet Access in La Mesa

Internet Access in La Mesa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8432.2%
Cellular Data Only5621.5%
Satellite Internet6625.3%
No Internet7729.5%
Total261100.0%

La Mesa Summary

Mesa, New Mexico is a small town located in the south-central part of the state. It is situated in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and is part of the Chihuahuan Desert. The town is located in the Rio Grande Valley, and is surrounded by the San Miguel, Socorro, and Dona Ana counties. The town is home to a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is the county seat of Dona Ana County.

History

Mesa, New Mexico was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Mesilla. The settlers were looking for a place to settle and start a new life, and they chose the area around Mesa because of its fertile soil and abundant water supply. The town was originally called La Mesa, which means “the table” in Spanish. The name was changed to Mesa in 1883.
The town quickly grew and prospered, and by the early 1900s it had become a major agricultural center. The town was home to several large farms, and the surrounding area was used for grazing cattle and sheep. The town also had a thriving business district, with several stores, banks, and other businesses.
In the early 1900s, the town was also home to a large number of Mexican immigrants, who had come to the area to work in the fields and on the farms. The town was also home to a large number of Native Americans, who had been living in the area for centuries.

Geography

Mesa, New Mexico is located in the south-central part of the state, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The town is situated in the Rio Grande Valley, and is surrounded by the San Miguel, Socorro, and Dona Ana counties. The town is located at an elevation of 4,500 feet, and has a total area of 1.2 square miles.
The town is located in a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 12 inches.

Economy

Mesa, New Mexico is a small town with a limited economy. The town is primarily supported by agriculture, with the surrounding area used for grazing cattle and sheep. The town also has a small business district, with several stores, banks, and other businesses.
The town is also home to a number of small manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics. The town is also home to a number of small service businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto repair shops.

Demographics

Mesa, New Mexico has a population of approximately 1,500 people. The town is predominantly Hispanic, with around 75% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The town is also home to a small number of Native Americans, who make up around 5% of the population. The town is also home to a small number of African Americans, who make up around 2% of the population. The median household income in the town is around $30,000, and the median home value is around $90,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Mesa?
Total Population of La Mesa is 650.
What is the Total Male Population of La Mesa?
Total Male Population of La Mesa is 379.
What is the Total Female Population of La Mesa?
Total Female Population of La Mesa is 271.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Mesa?
There are 139.85 Males per 100 Females in La Mesa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Mesa?
There are 71.50 Females per 100 Males in La Mesa.
What is the Median Population Age in La Mesa?
Median Population Age in La Mesa is 62.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Mesa
Average Family Size in La Mesa is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Mesa
Average Household Size in La Mesa is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Mesa?
Per Capita income in La Mesa is $18,975.
What is the Median Family Income in La Mesa?
Median Family Income in La Mesa is $39,186.
What is the Median Household income in La Mesa?
Median Household Income in La Mesa is $38,693.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Mesa?
Income or Wage Gap in La Mesa is 42.9%.
Women in La Mesa earn 57.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Mesa?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Mesa is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Mesa?
There are 165 People in the Labor Forcein in La Mesa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Mesa?
34.6% of People are in the Labor Force in La Mesa.