La Mesa, CA Demographics
A map of La Mesa's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 32,644 | 53.4% |
Hispanic | 15,686 | 25.7% |
Multiracial | 4,053 | 6.6% |
Black | 3,954 | 6.5% |
Asian | 3,935 | 6.4% |
Native American/Other | 849 | 1.4% |
La Mesa, California had a population of 61,121 in 2020. It was 53.4% White, 6.5% Black, 6.4% Asian, 25.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mesa is the 154th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
La Mesa's White Population
32,644 residents of La Mesa identify as White, or 53.4%. This makes the White share of the population of La Mesa larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mesa is ranked #891 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Mesa is more White than neighboring Lemon Grove (27.1% White), Spring Valley (36.4% White), La Presa (21.4% White), and El Cajon (52.8% White). La Mesa is less White than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (60.5% White).
La Mesa's Black Population
3,954 residents of La Mesa identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Mesa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mesa is ranked #147 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Mesa is more Black than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (6% Black), and El Cajon (6.3% Black). La Mesa is less Black than neighboring Lemon Grove (11.5% Black), Spring Valley (9.8% Black), and La Presa (10.8% Black).
La Mesa's Asian Population
3,935 residents of La Mesa identify as Asian, or 6.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Mesa slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mesa is ranked #399 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Mesa is more Asian than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (3.7% Asian), and El Cajon (4.7% Asian). La Mesa is less Asian than neighboring Lemon Grove (8.5% Asian), and La Presa (9.9% Asian).
La Mesa's Hispanic Population
15,686 residents of La Mesa identify as Hispanic, or 25.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Mesa less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mesa is ranked #738 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (23.2% Hispanic). La Mesa is less Hispanic than neighboring Lemon Grove (46.5% Hispanic), Spring Valley (40.4% Hispanic), La Presa (51.4% Hispanic), and El Cajon (29.4% Hispanic).
La Mesa's Native American/Other Population
849 residents of La Mesa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Mesa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mesa is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (1.2% Native American/Other), and El Cajon (1.3% Native American/Other). La Mesa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lemon Grove (1.7% Native American/Other), Spring Valley (1.5% Native American/Other), and La Presa (1.5% Native American/Other).
La Mesa's Multiracial Population
4,053 residents of La Mesa identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Mesa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, La Mesa is ranked #333 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Mesa is more Multiracial than neighboring Lemon Grove (4.7% Multiracial), Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (5.5% Multiracial), Spring Valley (5.5% Multiracial), La Presa (5% Multiracial), and El Cajon (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.