Mesita, NM

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Mesita Map

Mesita Overview

1,270
TOTAL POPULATION
708
MALE POPULATION
562
FEMALE POPULATION
125.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
79.38
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.4
MEDIAN AGE
7.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
6.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,077
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,719
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
499
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mesita Area Codes

Race in Mesita

The most populous races in Mesita are Native / Alaskan (1,149 | 90.5%), Two or more Races (88 | 6.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (42 | 3.3%).
Race in Mesita
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino423.3%
Native / Alaskan1,14990.5%
White / Caucasian332.6%
Two or more Races886.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,270100.0%

Ancestry in Mesita

The most populous ancestries reported in Mesita are Pueblo (770 | 60.6%), Pima (156 | 12.3%), Navajo (132 | 10.4%), Mexican (40 | 3.2%), and Italian (4 | 0.3%), together accounting for 86.8% of all Mesita residents.
Ancestry in Mesita
Ancestry# Population% Population
Cuban20.2%
Italian40.3%
Mexican403.2%
Navajo13210.4%
Pima15612.3%
Pueblo77060.6%
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Immigrants in Mesita

Immigrants in Mesita
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Mesita

Sex and Age in Mesita

The most populous age groups in Mesita are 45 to 49 Years (106 | 15.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (92 | 16.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mesita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years97 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years75 (10.6%)50 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Years91 (12.9%)57 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Years59 (8.3%)1 (0.2%)
20 to 24 Years87 (12.3%)45 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)92 (16.4%)
30 to 34 Years37 (5.2%)42 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)64 (11.4%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)25 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years106 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years53 (7.5%)27 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years39 (5.5%)51 (9.1%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)42 (7.5%)
65 to 69 Years33 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)35 (6.2%)
80 to 84 Years9 (1.3%)31 (5.5%)
85 Years and over22 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total708 (100.0%)562 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mesita

Median Family Size in Mesita

The median family size in Mesita is 7.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (126 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (29 | 16.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mesita
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple126 (72.8%)8.48
Single Male/Father29 (16.8%)2.07
Single Female/Mother18 (10.4%)5.39
Total Families173 (100.0%)7.08

Median Household Size in Mesita

Median Household Size in Mesita
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple126 (61.5%)8.48
Single Male/Father29 (14.1%)2.07
Single Female/Mother18 (8.8%)5.39
Non-family32 (15.6%)-
Total Households205 (100.0%)6.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mesita

Out of a total of 205 households in Mesita, 173 (84.4%) are family households, while 32 (15.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 5-person households, comprising 60, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mesita
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32 (15.6%)
2-Person Households29 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households45 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households60 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households39 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total173 (84.4%)32 (15.6%)

Female Fertility in Mesita

Fertility by Age in Mesita

Female Fertility by Age in Mesita
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 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mesita

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mesita
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%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mesita

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mesita
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mesita

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mesita
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mesita

Income Overview in Mesita

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,270$23,077
Median Family Income173$0
Mean Family Income173$107,190
Median Household Income205$49,719
Mean Household Income205$92,566
Income Deficit173$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,2700.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,270100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2700.47

Earnings by Sex in Mesita

Earnings by Sex in Mesita
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male268 (52.8%)$46,208
Female240 (47.2%)$0
Total508 (100.0%)$46,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mesita

The most common earnings brackets in Mesita are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (84 | 31.3%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (49 | 20.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mesita
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2 (0.7%)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%)27 (11.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99966 (24.6%)31 (12.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99929 (10.8%)25 (10.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)42 (17.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99960 (22.4%)49 (20.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99984 (31.3%)24 (10.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)17 (7.1%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)25 (10.4%)
Total268 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mesita

Average earnings in Mesita are $29,224 for men and $31,667 for women, a difference of 7.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,521, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $45,521. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,952, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $30,952.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mesita
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$45,521$30,952
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,224$31,667

Family Income in Mesita

Family Income Brackets in Mesita

According to the Mesita family income data, there are 76 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mesita
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997643.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992916.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992011.6%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99995.2%
$200,000+3922.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mesita

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mesita
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families29 (16.8%)$0
3-Person Families45 (26.0%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families60 (34.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families39 (22.5%)$0
Total173 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mesita

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mesita
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner69 (39.9%)$0
2 Earners85 (49.1%)$51,336
3+ Earners19 (11.0%)$0
Total173 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Mesita

Household Income Brackets in Mesita

With 76 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Mesita, accounting for 37.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mesita
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993215.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997637.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992914.1%
$75,000 to $99,999209.8%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99994.4%
$200,000+3919.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mesita

Household Income by Householder Age in Mesita
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years18 (8.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years29 (14.1%)$0
45 to 64 Years86 (41.9%)$0
65+ Years72 (35.1%)$0
Total205 (100.0%)$49,719

Poverty in Mesita

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mesita

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mesita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)32 (48.5%)
Total0 (0.0%)32 (5.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mesita

According to the poverty statistics in Mesita, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 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 Mesita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years97 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years112 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years29 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years157 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years39 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)34 (51.5%)
Total695 (100.0%)530 (94.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mesita

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mesita
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mesita

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mesita
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mesita
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Mesita

Employment by Class of Employer in Mesita

Among the 471 employed individuals in Mesita, private company employees (276 | 58.6%), not-for-profit organizations (60 | 12.7%), and federal government employees (59 | 12.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mesita
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27658.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)337.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations6012.7%
Local Government Employees439.1%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees5912.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total471100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mesita

According to the labor force statistics for Mesita, out of the total population over 16 years of age (869), 57.4% or 499 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 28 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 65 to 74 years, with 100.0% or 33 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mesita
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years28 (96.6%)28 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years102 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years62 (67.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years71 (89.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years67 (75.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years93 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years43 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total499 (57.4%)28 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mesita

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mesita
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma76 (37.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree260 (69.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total336 (58.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mesita

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mesita are Community & Social Service (97 | 20.6%), Education Instruction & Library (60 | 12.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (19 | 4.0%), Education, Arts & Media (18 | 3.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (17 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mesita

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mesita, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (81.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (18.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mesita
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)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 79 (81.4%)18 (18.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)79 (69.3%)35 (30.7%)
Total (Overall)258 (54.8%)213 (45.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mesita are Cleaning & Maintenance (60 | 12.7%), Healthcare Support (42 | 8.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 7.0%).
Services Occupations in Mesita

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mesita, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (48.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (51.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mesita
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29 (48.3%)31 (51.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)62 (45.9%)73 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)258 (54.8%)213 (45.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mesita are Sales & Related (25 | 5.3%), and Office & Administration (25 | 5.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mesita

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mesita
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)258 (54.8%)213 (45.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mesita are , and Construction & Extraction (139 | 29.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mesita

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mesita
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction84 (60.4%)55 (39.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)84 (60.4%)55 (39.6%)
Total (Overall)258 (54.8%)213 (45.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mesita are , and Production (33 | 7.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mesita

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mesita
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)258 (54.8%)213 (45.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mesita

Employment Industries in Mesita

The major employment industries in Mesita include Construction (139 | 29.5%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (85 | 18.0%), Educational Services (60 | 12.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (59 | 12.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (58 | 12.3%).
Employment Industries in Mesita

Employment Industries by Sex in Mesita

The Mesita industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (65.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mesita
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction84 (60.4%)55 (39.6%)
Manufacturing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation29 (34.1%)56 (65.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services33 (56.9%)25 (43.1%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total258 (54.8%)213 (45.2%)

Education in Mesita

School Enrollment in Mesita

The most common levels of schooling among the 330 students in Mesita are elementary school (153 | 46.4%), middle school (120 | 36.4%), and high school (32 | 9.7%).
School Enrollment in Mesita
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School15346.4%
Middle School12036.4%
High School329.7%
College / Undergraduate257.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total330100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mesita

Out of a total of 330 students who are enrolled in schools in Mesita, 44 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 286 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 148 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mesita
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old106 (84.8%)19 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds32 (100.0%)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%)25 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (86.7%)44 (13.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mesita

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mesita
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 & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total00.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mesita

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mesita

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mesita are males with 5 or more vehicles (103, accounting for 39.9%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (59, making up 48.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mesita
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle62 (24.0%)49 (23.0%)
2 Vehicles93 (36.0%)25 (11.7%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)80 (37.6%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles103 (39.9%)59 (27.7%)
Total258 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mesita

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mesita are less than 5 minutes (135 commuters, 28.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (116 commuters, 24.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (78 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in Mesita
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13528.7%
5 to 9 Minutes337.0%
10 to 14 Minutes245.1%
15 to 19 Minutes7816.6%
20 to 24 Minutes11624.6%
25 to 29 Minutes296.2%
30 to 34 Minutes255.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes316.6%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mesita

The most common commute times in Mesita are less than 5 minutes (117 commuters, 45.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (59 commuters, 27.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mesita
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes117 (45.4%)18 (8.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes33 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (11.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (7.4%)59 (27.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes60 (23.3%)56 (26.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (14.5%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mesita

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mesita are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (93, 36.0%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (50, 23.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mesita
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM84 (32.6%)17 (8.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM93 (36.0%)31 (14.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)24 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)42 (19.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (7.4%)18 (8.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)31 (14.5%)
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 PM33 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM29 (11.2%)50 (23.5%)
Total258 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mesita

Occupancy by Ownership in Mesita

Of the total 205 dwellings in Mesita, owner-occupied units account for 167 (81.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 38 (18.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mesita
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units16781.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3818.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units205100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mesita

Occupancy by Household Size in Mesita
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3215.6%
2-Person Household2914.1%
3-Person Household4522.0%
4+ Person Household9948.3%
Total Housing Units205100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mesita

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mesita
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household27 (60.0%)18 (40.0%)
4+ Person Household79 (79.8%)20 (20.2%)
Total Housing Units167 (81.5%)38 (18.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mesita

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mesita
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree76 (66.7%)38 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mesita

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mesita
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4722.9%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years4722.9%
55 to 64 Years3919.0%
65 to 74 Years00.0%
75 to 84 Years7235.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total205100.0%

Housing Finances in Mesita

Median Income by Occupancy in Mesita

Median Income by Occupancy in Mesita
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied167 (81.5%)$49,476
Renter-Occupied38 (18.5%)$0
Average205 (100.0%)$49,719

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mesita

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mesita
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99932 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99958 (34.7%)18 (47.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more28 (16.8%)20 (52.6%)
Total167 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mesita

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mesita
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300120 (71.9%)38 (100.0%)
$300 to $49920 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49927 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mesita

Housing Structures in Mesita

Housing Structures in Mesita
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached205100.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total205100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mesita

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mesita
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached167 (81.5%)38 (18.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (81.5%)38 (18.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mesita

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mesita
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms20 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms97 (58.1%)38 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms50 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mesita

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mesita
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas120 (71.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels20 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mesita

Household Vehicle Usage in Mesita
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle88 (52.7%)18 (47.4%)
2 Vehicles9 (5.4%)20 (52.6%)
3 or more Vehicles70 (41.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mesita

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mesita

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14027
Median Property Value$36,900$0
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$270$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mesita

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mesita
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000121 (86.4%)27 (100.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99919 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$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%)
Total140 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mesita

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mesita
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99932 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (20.7%)27 (100.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more28 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mesita

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mesita
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x108 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x32 (22.9%)27 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mesita

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mesita
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mesita

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesita

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesita
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years188 (85.8%)31 (14.2%)
26 to 34 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years64 (71.9%)25 (28.1%)
45 to 54 Years47 (25.5%)137 (74.5%)
55 to 64 Years113 (85.6%)19 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,045 (83.1%)212 (16.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mesita

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mesita
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen188 (85.8%)31 (14.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mesita

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mesita
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00032 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999316 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (48.3%)31 (51.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over536 (74.8%)181 (25.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesita

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mesita
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 697 (100.0%)18 (18.6%)
6 to 18 Years304 (99.7%)163 (53.4%)
19 to 25 Years73 (33.3%)133 (60.7%)
25 to 34 Years30 (29.7%)71 (70.3%)
35 to 44 Years22 (24.7%)42 (47.2%)
45 to 54 Years47 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years89 (67.4%)24 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over97 (100.0%)53 (54.6%)
Total792 (63.0%)504 (40.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mesita

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mesita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (10.2%)76 (36.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)63 (95.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mesita

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mesita: <span>Hearing 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%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (71.0%)63 (95.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mesita: <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%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (71.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mesita: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (71.0%)31 (47.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mesita: <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 Years20 (10.2%)54 (25.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)32 (48.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mesita: <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 Years0 (0.0%)27 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (71.0%)32 (48.5%)

Technology Access in Mesita

Computing Device Access in Mesita

Computing Device Access in Mesita
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9747.3%
Smartphone17384.4%
Tablet11757.1%
No Computing Device3215.6%
Total205100.0%

Internet Access in Mesita

Internet Access in Mesita
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7034.2%
Cellular Data Only2914.1%
Satellite Internet2914.1%
No Internet7737.6%
Total205100.0%

Mesita Summary

Mesita is a small unincorporated community located in Socorro County, New Mexico. It is situated in the Rio Grande Valley, approximately 25 miles south of Socorro and 40 miles north of Las Cruces. The population of Mesita was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2000.

History

Mesita was founded in the late 1800s by a group of Mexican settlers who were looking for a place to settle and farm. The area was originally known as “La Mesita”, which translates to “the little table” in Spanish. The name was chosen because of the flat terrain of the area, which resembled a table top.
The first settlers in Mesita were mostly farmers and ranchers, and the area quickly became known for its agricultural production. The main crops grown in the area were corn, wheat, and alfalfa. The area also had a thriving dairy industry, with several local dairies producing milk and cheese.
In the early 1900s, Mesita began to grow and develop. The first school was built in 1910, and the first post office was established in 1912. The town also had a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a few other businesses.

Geography

Mesita is located in the Rio Grande Valley, which is a large valley that stretches from El Paso, Texas to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The valley is bordered by the Rio Grande River to the east and the San Mateo Mountains to the west. The area is mostly flat, with some rolling hills and mesas.
The climate in Mesita is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 12 inches of precipitation per year, mostly in the form of snow during the winter months.

Economy

The economy of Mesita is largely based on agriculture. The main crops grown in the area are corn, wheat, and alfalfa. The area also has a thriving dairy industry, with several local dairies producing milk and cheese.
In addition to agriculture, Mesita also has a few small businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a few other businesses. The town also has a few restaurants and bars.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, the population of Mesita was estimated to be around 1,000. The racial makeup of the town was 94.7% Hispanic, 4.2% White, and 0.1% Native American. The median household income was $20,000, and the median age was 28.
Mesita is a small, rural community with a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage. The town is home to a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, including the annual Mesita Fiesta, which celebrates the town’s Mexican heritage. The town also has a few churches, a library, and a community center.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mesita?
Total Population of Mesita is 1,270.
What is the Total Male Population of Mesita?
Total Male Population of Mesita is 708.
What is the Total Female Population of Mesita?
Total Female Population of Mesita is 562.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mesita?
There are 125.98 Males per 100 Females in Mesita.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mesita?
There are 79.38 Females per 100 Males in Mesita.
What is the Median Population Age in Mesita?
Median Population Age in Mesita is 27.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mesita
Average Family Size in Mesita is 7.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mesita
Average Household Size in Mesita is 6.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mesita?
Per Capita income in Mesita is $23,077.
What is the Median Household income in Mesita?
Median Household Income in Mesita is $49,719.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mesita?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mesita is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mesita?
There are 499 People in the Labor Forcein in Mesita.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mesita?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Mesita.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mesita?
Unemployment Rate in Mesita is 5.6%.