La Mesilla, NM Demographics
A map of La Mesilla's Population by Race
La Mesilla, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,697, a dramatic increase from the 1,844 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% Hispanic, 35.5% White, 5.8% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Mesilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Mesilla has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Mesilla, that probability was 43.9% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Mesilla is ranked the 69th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. 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 was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Mesilla's White Population
957 residents of La Mesilla, or 35.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Mesilla is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Mesilla ranks 316th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mesilla's White population has grown by an estimated 111.3%. White residents' share of La Mesilla's population has increased from 24.6% to 35.5%.
La Mesilla is more White than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (2.3% White), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (18% White), Sombrillo (20.2% White), El Rancho (22.6% White), and Española (10.5% White).
La Mesilla's Black Population
3 residents of La Mesilla, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Mesilla is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Mesilla ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mesilla's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of La Mesilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
La Mesilla is more Black than neighboring El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Black), and Sombrillo (0% Black). La Mesilla is less Black than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (0.3% Black), El Rancho (0.2% Black), and Española (1.2% Black).
La Mesilla's Asian Population
0 residents of La Mesilla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Mesilla is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Mesilla ranks 238th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mesilla's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Mesilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Mesilla is less Asian than neighboring Sombrillo (12.5% Asian), and Española (1% Asian).
La Mesilla's Hispanic Population
1,543 residents of La Mesilla, or 57.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Mesilla is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Mesilla ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mesilla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Hispanic residents' share of La Mesilla's population has decreased from 70.7% to 57.2%.
La Mesilla is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (19.1% Hispanic), and Sombrillo (54.8% Hispanic). La Mesilla is less Hispanic than neighboring El Valle de Arroyo Seco (82% Hispanic), El Rancho (72.4% Hispanic), and Española (81.6% Hispanic).
La Mesilla's Native American/Other Population
156 residents of La Mesilla, or 5.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Mesilla is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Mesilla ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mesilla's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 290.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Mesilla's population has increased from 2.2% to 5.8%.
La Mesilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Native American/Other), Sombrillo (0% Native American/Other), El Rancho (3.8% Native American/Other), and Española (4.5% Native American/Other). La Mesilla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (66.4% Native American/Other).
La Mesilla's Multiracial Population
38 residents of La Mesilla, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Mesilla is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Mesilla ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Mesilla's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Mesilla's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.
La Mesilla is more Multiracial than neighboring El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Multiracial), El Rancho (1% Multiracial), and Española (1.1% Multiracial). La Mesilla is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (11.9% Multiracial), and Sombrillo (12.5% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.