La Mesilla, NM Demographics
A map of La Mesilla's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 1,304 | 70.7% |
White | 453 | 24.6% |
Native American/Other | 40 | 2.2% |
Multiracial | 40 | 2.2% |
Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
Black | 3 | 0.2% |
La Mesilla, New Mexico had a population of 1,844 in 2020. It was 24.6% White, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 70.7% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Mesilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Mesilla is the 97th 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 Mesilla's White Population
453 residents of La Mesilla identify as White, or 24.6%. This makes the White share of the population of La Mesilla slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Mesilla is ranked #316 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Mesilla is more White than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (2.6% White), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (21.1% White), El Rancho (22.5% White), and Española (10.8% White). La Mesilla is less White than neighboring Sombrillo (45.2% White).
La Mesilla's Black Population
3 residents of La Mesilla identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Mesilla roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Mesilla is ranked #257 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Mesilla is more Black than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (0% Black), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Black), Sombrillo (0% Black), and El Rancho (0% Black). La Mesilla is less Black than neighboring Española (0.6% Black).
La Mesilla's Asian Population
4 residents of La Mesilla identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Mesilla roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Mesilla is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Mesilla is more Asian than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (0.1% Asian), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0.1% Asian). La Mesilla is less Asian than neighboring Sombrillo (3.5% Asian), El Rancho (0.4% Asian), and Española (1.3% Asian).
La Mesilla's Hispanic Population
1,304 residents of La Mesilla identify as Hispanic, or 70.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Mesilla considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Mesilla is ranked #127 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Mesilla is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (18.4% Hispanic), and Sombrillo (49% Hispanic). La Mesilla is less Hispanic than neighboring El Valle de Arroyo Seco (75.3% Hispanic), El Rancho (70.9% Hispanic), and Española (83.4% Hispanic).
La Mesilla's Native American/Other Population
40 residents of La Mesilla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Mesilla slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Mesilla is ranked #247 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Mesilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sombrillo (0.6% Native American/Other). La Mesilla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (77.6% Native American/Other), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (2.3% Native American/Other), El Rancho (3.8% Native American/Other), and Española (3.2% Native American/Other).
La Mesilla's Multiracial Population
40 residents of La Mesilla identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Mesilla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Mesilla is ranked #276 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Mesilla is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (1.3% Multiracial), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (1.1% Multiracial), Sombrillo (1.7% Multiracial), and Española (0.8% Multiracial). La Mesilla is less Multiracial than neighboring El Rancho (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.