Mesilla, NM Demographics

A map of Mesilla's Population by Race

Mesilla, New Mexico had a population of 1,797 in 2020. It was 42.5% White, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 51.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mesilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesilla is the 99th 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).

Mesilla's White Population

764 residents of Mesilla identify as White, or 42.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Mesilla slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesilla is ranked #208 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mesilla is more White than neighboring Fairacres (33.3% White), San Pablo (27.9% White), Tortugas (10% White), and Las Cruces (32% White). Mesilla is less White than neighboring University Park (56.6% White).

Mesilla's Black Population

14 residents of Mesilla identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mesilla roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesilla is ranked #111 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mesilla is more Black than neighboring Fairacres (0.6% Black), and San Pablo (0.2% Black). Mesilla is less Black than neighboring Tortugas (1.6% Black), Las Cruces (2.1% Black), and University Park (3.5% Black).

Mesilla's Asian Population

7 residents of Mesilla identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mesilla roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesilla is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mesilla is more Asian than neighboring Fairacres (0.1% Asian), and San Pablo (0.3% Asian). Mesilla is less Asian than neighboring Tortugas (0.9% Asian), Las Cruces (1.8% Asian), and University Park (4% Asian).

Mesilla's Hispanic Population

922 residents of Mesilla identify as Hispanic, or 51.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mesilla roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesilla is ranked #220 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mesilla is more Hispanic than neighboring University Park (29.9% Hispanic). Mesilla is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairacres (62.8% Hispanic), San Pablo (69.2% Hispanic), Tortugas (83.2% Hispanic), and Las Cruces (60.3% Hispanic).

Mesilla's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Mesilla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of 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, Mesilla is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mesilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairacres (0.6% Native American/Other), San Pablo (0.3% Native American/Other), and Las Cruces (1.4% Native American/Other). Mesilla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tortugas (3.5% Native American/Other), and University Park (2.3% Native American/Other).

Mesilla's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Mesilla identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mesilla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesilla is ranked #144 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mesilla is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairacres (2.6% Multiracial), San Pablo (2% Multiracial), Tortugas (0.9% Multiracial), and Las Cruces (2.4% Multiracial). Mesilla is less Multiracial than neighboring University Park (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.