La Mesilla, NM

Q: What is the Total Population of La Mesilla?

Total Population of La Mesilla is 2,456.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of La Mesilla?

Total Male Population of La Mesilla is 1,437.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of La Mesilla?

Total Female Population of La Mesilla is 1,019.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Mesilla?

There are 141.02 Males per 100 Females in La Mesilla.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Mesilla?

There are 70.91 Females per 100 Males in La Mesilla.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in La Mesilla?

Median Population Age in La Mesilla is 41.4 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in La Mesilla

Average Family Size in La Mesilla is 3.7 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in La Mesilla

Average Household Size in La Mesilla is 2.9 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in La Mesilla?

Per Capita income in La Mesilla is $34,781.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in La Mesilla?

Median Family Income in La Mesilla is $76,429.

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La Mesilla Map

La Mesilla Overview

2,456

TOTAL POPULATION

1,437

MALE POPULATION

1,019

FEMALE POPULATION

141.02

MALES / 100 FEMALES

70.91

FEMALES / 100 MALES

41.4

MEDIAN AGE

3.7

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.9

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$34,781

PER CAPITA INCOME

$76,429

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$71,473

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

5.3%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

94.7¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.45

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,054

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

56.0%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

2.7%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in La Mesilla

The most populous races in La Mesilla are Hispanic or Latino (1,731 | 70.5%), White / Caucasian (1,074 | 43.7%), and Some other Race (681 | 27.7%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	5	0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	1,731	70.5%
Native / Alaskan	94	3.8%
White / Caucasian	1,074	43.7%
Two or more Races	602	24.5%
Some other Race	681	27.7%
Total	2,456	100.0%

Ancestry in La Mesilla

The most populous ancestries reported in La Mesilla are Spaniard (555 | 22.6%), Mexican (501 | 20.4%), Spanish (148 | 6.0%), German (112 | 4.6%), and American (80 | 3.3%), together accounting for 56.9% of all La Mesilla residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	4	0.2%
American	80	3.3%
Austrian	3	0.1%
British	4	0.2%
Canadian	3	0.1%
Colombian	17	0.7%
Comanche	23	0.9%
Creek	16	0.6%
Czech	4	0.2%
Dutch	13	0.5%
English	66	2.7%
European	13	0.5%
French	10	0.4%
German	112	4.6%
Hungarian	7	0.3%
Irish	72	2.9%
Italian	80	3.3%
Korean	2	0.1%
Mexican	501	20.4%
Navajo	21	0.9%
Norwegian	13	0.5%
Pima	5	0.2%
Polish	20	0.8%
Portuguese	3	0.1%
Potawatomi	5	0.2%
Pueblo	50	2.0%
Russian	23	0.9%
Scottish	25	1.0%
Serbian	3	0.1%
Sioux	1	0.0%
South American	17	0.7%
Spaniard	555	22.6%
Spanish	148	6.0%
Spanish American Indian	9	0.4%
Subsaharan African	4	0.2%
Swedish	8	0.3%
Swiss	8	0.3%
Welsh	4	0.2%
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Immigrants in La Mesilla

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Mesilla came from Central America (41 | 1.7%), Latin America (41 | 1.7%), Mexico (41 | 1.7%), Europe (5 | 0.2%), and Germany (5 | 0.2%), together accounting for 5.4% of all La Mesilla residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	41	1.7%
Europe	5	0.2%
Germany	5	0.2%
Latin America	41	1.7%
Mexico	41	1.7%
Western Europe	5	0.2%
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Sex and Age in La Mesilla

The most populous age groups in La Mesilla are 50 to 54 Years (184 | 12.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (91 | 8.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	71 (4.9%)	76 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Years	95 (6.6%)	46 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years	152 (10.6%)	82 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years	135 (9.4%)	63 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years	54 (3.8%)	42 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Years	61 (4.2%)	19 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Years	52 (3.6%)	69 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years	104 (7.2%)	56 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years	91 (6.3%)	66 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years	36 (2.5%)	30 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years	184 (12.8%)	63 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years	56 (3.9%)	84 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years	146 (10.2%)	91 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years	52 (3.6%)	75 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years	78 (5.4%)	54 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years	61 (4.2%)	34 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years	5 (0.4%)	43 (4.2%)
85 Years and over	4 (0.3%)	26 (2.5%)
Total	1,437 (100.0%)	1,019 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Mesilla

Median Family Size in La Mesilla

The median family size in La Mesilla is 3.71 persons per family, with single female/mother families (67 | 12.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.6 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (435 | 78.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.55 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	435 (78.8%)	3.55
Single Male/Father	50 (9.1%)	3.88
Single Female/Mother	67 (12.1%)	4.60
Total Families	552 (100.0%)	3.71

Median Household Size in La Mesilla

The median household size in La Mesilla is 2.87 persons per household, with single female/mother households (67 | 7.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.7 persons per household. non-family households (300 | 35.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	435 (51.1%)	3.57
Single Male/Father	50 (5.9%)	4.48
Single Female/Mother	67 (7.9%)	4.70
Non-family	300 (35.2%)	1.16
Total Households	852 (100.0%)	2.87

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Mesilla

Out of a total of 852 households in La Mesilla, 552 (64.8%) are family households, while 300 (35.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 286, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 263.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	263 (30.9%)
2-Person Households	286 (33.6%)	37 (4.3%)
3-Person Households	86 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	70 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	98 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	552 (64.8%)	300 (35.2%)

Female Fertility in La Mesilla

Fertility by Age in La Mesilla

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Mesilla

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Mesilla

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Mesilla

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Mesilla

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in La Mesilla

Income Overview in La Mesilla

Per Capita Income in La Mesilla is $34,781, while median incomes of families and households are $76,429 and $71,473 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	2,456	$34,781
Median Family Income	552	$76,429
Mean Family Income	552	$110,064
Median Household Income	852	$71,473
Mean Household Income	852	$91,655
Income Deficit	552	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	2,456	5.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	2,456	94.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	2,456	0.45

Earnings by Sex in La Mesilla

Average Earnings in La Mesilla are $43,333, $45,096 for men and $42,716 for women, a difference of 5.3%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	679 (59.9%)	$45,096
Female	455 (40.1%)	$42,716
Total	1,134 (100.0%)	$43,333

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Mesilla

The most common earnings brackets in La Mesilla are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (113 | 16.6%) and $100,000+ for women (48 | 10.5%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	39 (5.7%)	10 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	30 (4.4%)	8 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499	24 (3.5%)	23 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999	20 (2.9%)	6 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999	17 (2.5%)	16 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499	16 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499	4 (0.6%)	20 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999	3 (0.4%)	15 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	26 (3.8%)	42 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999	113 (16.6%)	16 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999	31 (4.6%)	35 (7.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999	10 (1.5%)	37 (8.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999	23 (3.4%)	45 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999	63 (9.3%)	17 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999	21 (3.1%)	27 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999	32 (4.7%)	24 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	105 (15.5%)	40 (8.8%)
$100,000+	96 (14.1%)	48 (10.5%)
Total	679 (100.0%)	455 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Mesilla

Average earnings in La Mesilla are $52,125 for men and $43,621 for women, a difference of 16.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $34,722. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $30,625.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$34,722	$37,500
College or Associate's Degree	$53,508	$30,625
Bachelor's Degree	$86,250	$44,674
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$52,125	$43,621

Family Income in La Mesilla

Family Income Brackets in La Mesilla

According to the La Mesilla family income data, there are 128 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	9	1.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	7	1.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	23	4.2%
$25,000 to $34,999	24	4.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	73	13.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	128	23.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	68	12.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	87	15.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	57	10.3%
$200,000+	76	13.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Mesilla

6-person families (12 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in La Mesilla with $206,250 per family, while 2-person families (308 | 55.8%) have the highest median income of $44,000 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	308 (55.8%)	$88,000
3-Person Families	71 (12.9%)	$108,393
4-Person Families	71 (12.9%)	$61,250
5-Person Families	90 (16.3%)	$70,877
6-Person Families	12 (2.2%)	$206,250
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	552 (100.0%)	$76,429

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Mesilla

The median family income in La Mesilla is $76,429, with families comprising 3+ earners (44) having the highest median family income of $180,000, while families with 1 earner (206) have the lowest median family income of $57,000, accounting for 8.0% and 37.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	87 (15.8%)	$59,063
1 Earner	206 (37.3%)	$57,000
2 Earners	215 (39.0%)	$91,750
3+ Earners	44 (8.0%)	$180,000
Total	552 (100.0%)	$76,429

Household Income in La Mesilla

Household Income Brackets in La Mesilla

With 155 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in La Mesilla, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 42 households (4.9%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	43	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	57	6.7%
$15,000 to $24,999	42	4.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	58	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	115	13.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	155	18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	102	12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	137	16.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	57	6.7%
$200,000+	86	10.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Mesilla

The median household income in La Mesilla is $71,473, with the highest median household income of $90,833 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 342 households (40.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $61,000, with 238 households (27.9%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	18 (2.1%)	$72,000
25 to 44 Years	238 (27.9%)	$61,000
45 to 64 Years	342 (40.1%)	$90,833
65+ Years	254 (29.8%)	$64,286
Total	852 (100.0%)	$71,473

Poverty in La Mesilla

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Mesilla

With 10.7% poverty level for males and 13.9% for females among the residents of La Mesilla, under 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (45.1%) and 23 females (22.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	32 (45.1%)	11 (14.5%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	17 (11.0%)	16 (21.6%)
12 to 14 Years	16 (35.6%)	5 (10.2%)
15 Years	5 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (17.4%)
18 to 24 Years	6 (5.7%)	2 (2.8%)
25 to 34 Years	2 (1.8%)	19 (21.6%)
35 to 44 Years	33 (16.9%)	10 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years	4 (1.8%)	11 (11.8%)
55 to 64 Years	12 (5.9%)	37 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)
75 Years and over	26 (37.1%)	23 (22.3%)
Total	153 (10.7%)	142 (13.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Mesilla

According to the poverty statistics in La Mesilla, males aged 5 years and females aged 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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	39 (54.9%)	65 (85.5%)
5 Years	37 (100.0%)	5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	138 (89.0%)	58 (78.4%)
12 to 14 Years	29 (64.4%)	44 (89.8%)
15 Years	36 (87.8%)	11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	42 (100.0%)	19 (82.6%)
18 to 24 Years	100 (94.3%)	69 (97.2%)
25 to 34 Years	111 (98.2%)	69 (78.4%)
35 to 44 Years	162 (83.1%)	112 (91.8%)
45 to 54 Years	216 (98.2%)	82 (88.2%)
55 to 64 Years	190 (94.1%)	138 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years	130 (100.0%)	125 (96.9%)
75 Years and over	44 (62.9%)	80 (77.7%)
Total	1,274 (89.3%)	877 (86.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Mesilla

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Mesilla show that 4.1% or 18 of the total 435 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.5%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	277 (96.9%)	9 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children	49 (84.5%)	9 (15.5%)
3 or 4 Children	91 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	417 (95.9%)	18 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Mesilla

According to the poverty data in La Mesilla, 10.0% or 5 single-father households and 13.4% or 9 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	5 (100.0%)	6 (66.7%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	5 (10.0%)	9 (13.4%)

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

The poverty data for La Mesilla shows that 18 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 14 of the single-parent households (12.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (15.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (78.6%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	9 (3.2%)	3 (6.0%)
1 or 2 Children	9 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	11 (78.6%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	18 (4.1%)	14 (12.0%)

Employment Characteristics in La Mesilla

Employment by Class of Employer in La Mesilla

Among the 1,023 employed individuals in La Mesilla, private company employees (424 | 41.4%), federal government employees (193 | 18.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (114 | 11.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	424	41.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	23	2.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	114	11.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations	71	6.9%
Local Government Employees	90	8.8%
State Government Employees	105	10.3%
Federal Government Employees	193	18.9%
Unpaid Family Workers	3	0.3%
Total	1,023	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Mesilla

According to the labor force statistics for La Mesilla, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,882), 56.0% or 1,054 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 28 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 97.9% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.2% or 5 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	41 (28.1%)	5 (12.2%)
20 to 24 Years	94 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	62 (77.5%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	104 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	244 (77.0%)	15 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years	232 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	80 (57.1%)	4 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years	82 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	105 (40.5%)	4 (3.8%)
75 Years and over	10 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,054 (56.0%)	28 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Mesilla

According to labor force statistics for La Mesilla, 66.6% of individuals (805) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,208) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.5% or 365 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.8% or 14 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	12 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	220 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	207 (64.7%)	8 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	365 (85.5%)	16 (3.8%)
Total	805 (66.6%)	29 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Mesilla

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Mesilla are Computers, Engineering & Science (169 | 16.5%), Management (98 | 9.6%), Community & Social Service (97 | 9.5%), Computers & Mathematics (77 | 7.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (58 | 5.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Mesilla, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.0%), Computers & Mathematics (83.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.1%), and Health Technologists (85.2%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	55 (56.1%)	43 (43.9%)
Business & Financial	9 (36.0%)	16 (64.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	135 (79.9%)	34 (20.1%)
Computers & Mathematics	64 (83.1%)	13 (16.9%)
Architecture & Engineering	40 (87.0%)	6 (13.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	31 (67.4%)	15 (32.6%)
Community & Social Service	38 (39.2%)	59 (60.8%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	6 (33.3%)	12 (66.7%)
Education Instruction & Library	23 (39.7%)	35 (60.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	9 (56.2%)	7 (43.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	4 (12.9%)	27 (87.1%)
Health Technologists	4 (14.8%)	23 (85.2%)
Total (Category)	241 (57.4%)	179 (42.6%)
Total (Overall)	607 (59.2%)	419 (40.8%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Mesilla, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (97.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (97.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (63.2%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	3 (8.3%)	33 (91.7%)
Security & Protection	44 (97.8%)	1 (2.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention	44 (97.8%)	1 (2.2%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	7 (36.8%)	12 (63.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	16 (66.7%)	8 (33.3%)
Personal Care & Service	9 (50.0%)	9 (50.0%)
Total (Category)	79 (55.6%)	63 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)	607 (59.2%)	419 (40.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Mesilla are Office & Administration (153 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (39 | 3.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	21 (53.8%)	18 (46.2%)
Office & Administration	43 (28.1%)	110 (71.9%)
Total (Category)	64 (33.3%)	128 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)	607 (59.2%)	419 (40.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Mesilla are Construction & Extraction (105 | 10.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (58 | 5.7%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	102 (97.1%)	3 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	52 (89.7%)	6 (10.3%)
Total (Category)	154 (94.5%)	9 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)	607 (59.2%)	419 (40.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Mesilla are Transportation (44 | 4.3%), Production (33 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (32 | 3.1%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	25 (75.8%)	8 (24.2%)
Transportation	21 (47.7%)	23 (52.3%)
Material Moving	23 (71.9%)	9 (28.1%)
Total (Category)	69 (63.3%)	40 (36.7%)
Total (Overall)	607 (59.2%)	419 (40.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Mesilla

Employment Industries in La Mesilla

The major employment industries in La Mesilla include Professional & Scientific (302 | 29.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (119 | 11.6%), Public Administration (106 | 10.3%), Construction (98 | 9.6%), and Retail Trade (66 | 6.4%).

Employment Industries by Sex in La Mesilla

The La Mesilla industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (91.6%), and Retail Trade (72.7%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	92 (93.9%)	6 (6.1%)
Manufacturing	14 (73.7%)	5 (26.3%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	18 (27.3%)	48 (72.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)
Information	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	11 (73.3%)	4 (26.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	203 (67.2%)	99 (32.8%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	26 (70.3%)	11 (29.7%)
Educational Services	19 (33.3%)	38 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	10 (8.4%)	109 (91.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	23 (71.9%)	9 (28.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services	38 (65.5%)	20 (34.5%)
Public Administration	56 (52.8%)	50 (47.2%)
Total	607 (59.2%)	419 (40.8%)

Education in La Mesilla

School Enrollment in La Mesilla

The most common levels of schooling among the 603 students in La Mesilla are middle school (196 | 32.5%), high school (159 | 26.4%), and elementary school (82 | 13.6%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	63	10.4%
Kindergarten	25	4.2%
Elementary School	82	13.6%
Middle School	196	32.5%
High School	159	26.4%
College / Undergraduate	57	9.5%
Graduate / Professional	21	3.5%
Total	603	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Mesilla

Out of a total of 603 students who are enrolled in schools in La Mesilla, 20 (3.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 583 (96.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (46.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 63 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	63 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	95 (96.0%)	4 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	228 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	117 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	33 (94.3%)	2 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	15 (88.2%)	2 (11.8%)
35 Years and over	14 (53.8%)	12 (46.2%)
Total	583 (96.7%)	20 (3.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Mesilla

Computers & mathematics (105 | 16.4%), liberal arts & history (70 | 10.9%), business (67 | 10.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (61 | 9.5%), and education (58 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 642 individuals in La Mesilla who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	105	16.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	61	9.5%
Physical & Health Sciences	19	3.0%
Psychology	10	1.6%
Social Sciences	54	8.4%
Engineering	54	8.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	37	5.8%
Business	67	10.4%
Education	58	9.0%
Literature & Languages	5	0.8%
Liberal Arts & History	70	10.9%
Visual & Performing Arts	25	3.9%
Communications	35	5.4%
Arts & Humanities	42	6.5%
Total	642	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Mesilla

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Mesilla

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Mesilla are males with 3 vehicles (234, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 3 vehicles (162, making up 57.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	17 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	22 (3.6%)	62 (15.1%)
2 Vehicles	150 (24.7%)	64 (15.6%)
3 Vehicles	234 (38.6%)	162 (39.5%)
4 Vehicles	90 (14.8%)	81 (19.8%)
5 or more Vehicles	94 (15.5%)	41 (10.0%)
Total	607 (100.0%)	410 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Mesilla

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Mesilla are 45 to 59 minutes (263 commuters, 28.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (134 commuters, 14.7%), and 40 to 44 minutes (125 commuters, 13.7%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	22	2.4%
5 to 9 Minutes	4	0.4%
10 to 14 Minutes	80	8.8%
15 to 19 Minutes	100	11.0%
20 to 24 Minutes	84	9.2%
25 to 29 Minutes	27	3.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	134	14.7%
35 to 39 Minutes	49	5.4%
40 to 44 Minutes	125	13.7%
45 to 59 Minutes	263	28.9%
60 to 89 Minutes	13	1.4%
90 or more Minutes	10	1.1%

Commute Time by Sex in La Mesilla

The most common commute times in La Mesilla are 45 to 59 minutes (187 commuters, 33.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (78 commuters, 22.6%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	15 (2.6%)	7 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	57 (10.1%)	23 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	52 (9.2%)	48 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes	47 (8.3%)	37 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes	22 (3.9%)	5 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes	56 (9.9%)	78 (22.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes	34 (6.0%)	15 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes	84 (14.8%)	41 (11.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes	187 (33.0%)	76 (22.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	3 (0.5%)	10 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes	5 (0.9%)	5 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Mesilla

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Mesilla are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (111, 19.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (105, 30.4%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	23 (4.1%)	3 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	74 (13.1%)	24 (7.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	84 (14.8%)	45 (13.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	52 (9.2%)	25 (7.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	111 (19.6%)	105 (30.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	94 (16.6%)	29 (8.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	75 (13.3%)	20 (5.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	8 (1.4%)	48 (13.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	13 (2.3%)	22 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	8 (1.4%)	5 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	4 (0.7%)	13 (3.8%)
Total	566 (100.0%)	345 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Mesilla

Occupancy by Ownership in La Mesilla

Of the total 852 dwellings in La Mesilla, owner-occupied units account for 746 (87.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 106 (12.4%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	746	87.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	106	12.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units	852	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Mesilla

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	263	30.9%
2-Person Household	323	37.9%
3-Person Household	86	10.1%
4+ Person Household	180	21.1%
Total Housing Units	852	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Mesilla

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	218 (82.9%)	45 (17.1%)
2-Person Household	290 (89.8%)	33 (10.2%)
3-Person Household	69 (80.2%)	17 (19.8%)
4+ Person Household	169 (93.9%)	11 (6.1%)
Total Housing Units	746 (87.6%)	106 (12.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Mesilla

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	34 (89.5%)	4 (10.5%)
High School Diploma	161 (81.7%)	36 (18.3%)
College/Associate Degree	217 (84.1%)	41 (15.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	334 (93.0%)	25 (7.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Mesilla

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	67	7.9%
35 to 44 Years	189	22.2%
45 to 54 Years	145	17.0%
55 to 64 Years	197	23.1%
65 to 74 Years	149	17.5%
75 to 84 Years	94	11.0%
85 Years and Over	11	1.3%
Total	852	100.0%

Housing Finances in La Mesilla

Median Income by Occupancy in La Mesilla

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	746 (87.6%)	$73,036
Renter-Occupied	106 (12.4%)	$46,154
Average	852 (100.0%)	$71,473

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Mesilla

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	27 (3.6%)	7 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999	4 (0.5%)	5 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999	48 (6.4%)	9 (8.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999	21 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	14 (1.9%)	7 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999	50 (6.7%)	8 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999	84 (11.3%)	31 (29.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	136 (18.2%)	19 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	92 (12.3%)	10 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999	127 (17.0%)	10 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more	143 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	746 (100.0%)	106 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Mesilla

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	148 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	161 (21.6%)	8 (7.5%)
$500 to $799	89 (11.9%)	36 (34.0%)
$800 to $999	31 (4.2%)	13 (12.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499	118 (15.8%)	26 (24.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999	120 (16.1%)	3 (2.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499	49 (6.6%)	5 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	746 (100.0%)	106 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Mesilla

Housing Structures in La Mesilla

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	548	64.3%
Single Unit, Attached	9	1.1%
2 Unit Apartments	7	0.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	5	0.6%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	283	33.2%
Total	852	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Mesilla

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	499 (91.1%)	49 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	238 (84.1%)	45 (15.9%)
Total	746 (87.6%)	106 (12.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Mesilla

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms	23 (3.1%)	11 (10.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms	167 (22.4%)	45 (42.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms	340 (45.6%)	34 (32.1%)
8 or more Rooms	216 (28.9%)	13 (12.3%)
Total	746 (100.0%)	106 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Mesilla

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	604 (81.0%)	75 (70.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	29 (3.9%)	8 (7.5%)
Electricity	43 (5.8%)	20 (18.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	67 (9.0%)	3 (2.8%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	746 (100.0%)	106 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Mesilla

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	14 (1.9%)	5 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle	111 (14.9%)	44 (41.5%)
2 Vehicles	172 (23.1%)	37 (34.9%)
3 or more Vehicles	449 (60.2%)	20 (18.9%)
Total	746 (100.0%)	106 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Mesilla

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Mesilla

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	403	343
Median Property Value	$229,400	$313,900
Median Household Income	$70,729	$94
Monthly Housing Costs	$357	$11
Real Estate Taxes	$1,101	$28

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Mesilla

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	62 (15.4%)	3 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999	11 (2.7%)	9 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999	217 (53.8%)	151 (44.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	63 (15.6%)	141 (41.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999	39 (9.7%)	34 (9.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)
Total	403 (100.0%)	343 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Mesilla

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	72 (17.9%)	16 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	41 (10.2%)	11 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	31 (7.7%)	9 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	95 (23.6%)	53 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	43 (10.7%)	41 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	57 (14.1%)	49 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more	49 (12.2%)	70 (20.4%)
Total	403 (100.0%)	343 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Mesilla

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	125 (31.0%)	95,972 (27,980.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x	113 (28.0%)	101 (29.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x	22 (5.5%)	55 (16.0%)
4.0x or more	135 (33.5%)	60 (17.5%)
Total	403 (100.0%)	343 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Mesilla

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	56 (13.9%)	6 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,499	172 (42.7%)	24 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,499	113 (28.0%)	137 (39.9%)
Total	403 (100.0%)	343 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Mesilla

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Mesilla

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	189 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	489 (95.9%)	21 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years	129 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	160 (84.7%)	29 (15.3%)
35 to 44 Years	283 (89.3%)	34 (10.7%)
45 to 54 Years	302 (96.5%)	11 (3.5%)
55 to 64 Years	361 (95.8%)	16 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years	259 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	173 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,345 (95.5%)	111 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Mesilla

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	189 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	489 (95.9%)	21 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	129 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Mesilla

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	214 (91.8%)	19 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999	364 (89.4%)	43 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	484 (96.2%)	19 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	347 (98.3%)	6 (1.7%)
$100,000 and over	922 (97.5%)	24 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Mesilla

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	89 (47.1%)	100 (52.9%)
6 to 18 Years	204 (40.0%)	331 (64.9%)
19 to 25 Years	42 (32.6%)	94 (72.9%)
25 to 34 Years	50 (26.5%)	118 (62.4%)
35 to 44 Years	57 (18.0%)	246 (77.6%)
45 to 54 Years	97 (31.0%)	214 (68.4%)
55 to 64 Years	109 (28.9%)	272 (72.2%)
65 to 74 Years	240 (92.7%)	175 (67.6%)
75 Years and over	173 (100.0%)	98 (56.7%)
Total	1,061 (43.2%)	1,648 (67.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Mesilla

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	16 (4.9%)	7 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years	22 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	87 (14.1%)	27 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years	15 (11.5%)	34 (26.4%)
75 Years and over	22 (31.4%)	45 (43.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Mesilla

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Mesilla: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	17 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years	9 (6.9%)	1 (0.8%)
75 Years and over	11 (15.7%)	26 (25.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Mesilla: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	5 (1.5%)	3 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.6%)
75 Years and over	9 (12.9%)	20 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Mesilla: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	22 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	61 (9.9%)	11 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	4 (3.1%)	8 (6.2%)
75 Years and over	2 (2.9%)	16 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Mesilla: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	5 (1.5%)	4 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	14 (2.3%)	17 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (1.5%)	15 (11.6%)
75 Years and over	6 (8.6%)	23 (22.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Mesilla: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	4 (3.1%)	8 (6.2%)
75 Years and over	6 (8.6%)	19 (18.4%)

Technology Access in La Mesilla

Computing Device Access in La Mesilla

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	694	81.5%
Smartphone	682	80.0%
Tablet	499	58.6%
No Computing Device	98	11.5%
Total	852	100.0%

Internet Access in La Mesilla

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	7	0.8%
Broadband Home	379	44.5%
Cellular Data Only	37	4.3%
Satellite Internet	261	30.6%
No Internet	174	20.4%
Total	852	100.0%

La Mesilla Summary

Mesilla, New Mexico is a small town located in the southern part of the state, just outside of Las Cruces. It is a part of Doña Ana County and is located in the Mesilla Valley. The town has a population of 2,196 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Mesilla was founded in 1848, when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, ending the Mexican-American War. The treaty granted the United States control of the area, and the town was established as a Mexican settlement. The town was originally called La Mesilla, which means “the little table” in Spanish. The name was chosen because the town was located at the intersection of two major roads, which resembled a table.

In 1854, the Gadsden Purchase was signed, which gave the United States control of the area. The town was then renamed Mesilla. The town was an important stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, which ran from St. Louis to San Francisco.

In 1861, Mesilla became part of the Confederate Territory of Arizona. The town was briefly the capital of the territory, and it was the site of the Battle of Mesilla in 1862. The battle was a Confederate victory, and it was the only major battle of the Civil War to take place in New Mexico.

In 1881, Mesilla was incorporated as a village. The town was a popular stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad, and it was a major trading center for the region. The town was also home to several saloons, gambling halls, and brothels.

Geography

Mesilla is located in the Mesilla Valley, which is part of the Rio Grande Valley. The town is situated at an elevation of 3,912 feet above sea level. The town is located near the Rio Grande, and it is surrounded by the Organ Mountains to the east and the Franklin Mountains to the west.

The climate in Mesilla is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches.

Economy

Mesilla’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several wineries, and it is a popular destination for wine tasting. The town is also home to several restaurants, shops, and art galleries.

The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a metal fabrication plant. The town is also home to a number of government offices, including the Doña Ana County Courthouse.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Mesilla has a population of 2,196 people. The town is predominantly Hispanic, with a population that is 77.3% Hispanic, 17.2% White, and 4.5% Native American. The median household income is $30,938, and the median age is 36.7 years.

Mesilla is a small town with a rich history and a vibrant culture. The town is home to a diverse population, and it is a popular destination for tourists. The town is also home to several businesses, and it is a major trading center for the region.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Mesilla?

Total Population of La Mesilla is 2,456.

What is the Total Male Population of La Mesilla?

Total Male Population of La Mesilla is 1,437.

What is the Total Female Population of La Mesilla?

Total Female Population of La Mesilla is 1,019.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Mesilla?

There are 141.02 Males per 100 Females in La Mesilla.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Mesilla?

There are 70.91 Females per 100 Males in La Mesilla.

What is the Median Population Age in La Mesilla?

Median Population Age in La Mesilla is 41.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in La Mesilla

Average Family Size in La Mesilla is 3.7 People.

What is the Average Household Size in La Mesilla

Average Household Size in La Mesilla is 2.9 People.

What is Per Capita Income in La Mesilla?

Per Capita income in La Mesilla is $34,781.

What is the Median Family Income in La Mesilla?

Median Family Income in La Mesilla is $76,429.

What is the Median Household income in La Mesilla?

Median Household Income in La Mesilla is $71,473.

What is Income or Wage Gap in La Mesilla?

Income or Wage Gap in La Mesilla is 5.3%.

Women in La Mesilla earn 94.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Mesilla?

Inequality or Gini Index in La Mesilla is 0.45.

How Large is the Labor Force in La Mesilla?

There are 1,054 People in the Labor Forcein in La Mesilla.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Mesilla?

56.0% of People are in the Labor Force in La Mesilla.

What is the Unemployment Rate in La Mesilla?

Unemployment Rate in La Mesilla is 2.7%.