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Mesilla (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Mesilla, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)5.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)310.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.28% (-40)
Growth Since 2020-24.49% (-557)
Rank in State90th
Rank in Country11772th

The population of Mesilla, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 1,717. This is a decrease of -2.28% (-40 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Mesilla by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Mesilla by Age

Mesilla Population Pyramid 2022
Mesilla Median Age
50.1
Total
50.7
Male
46.8
Female
Mesilla Sex Ratio
41.07%
934
Male
58.93%
1,340
Female
Mesilla Age Dependency Ratio
44.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
26.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Mesilla Adults
1,927
Adults
(596 of whom are seniors) in Mesilla.

Population of Mesilla by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Mesilla

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 7.34%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 8.57%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 6.49%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Mesilla

While the overall poverty rate of Mesilla is 7.34%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (6.49%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (8.57%).

Poverty Rate of Mesilla by Employment Status and Sex

5.1%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0.87%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Mesilla by Education

27.14%
Less Than 9th Grade
14.73%
High School
7.6%
Some College
0.28%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Mesilla

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Mesilla

The most common language spoken in Mesilla is English, with 55.83% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 43.94% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Mesilla by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Mesilla, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Mesilla by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree27316.38%
Bachelors Degree44526.69%
Associates Degree885.28%
Some College24114.46%
High School Graduate42125.25%
9th to 12th Grade613.66%
Less Than 9th Grade1388.28%

Earnings Statistics of Mesilla by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$43,971

Average Earnings

$62,153

Average Male

$30,673

Average Female

Employment of Mesilla by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Mesilla by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Mesilla by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Mesilla

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime0
Crime Rate4
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime0
Crime Rate4
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0

Marital Status of Mesilla

Marriage Rates

  • 43.4%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 46.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 40.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Mesilla Marriage

In Mesilla, 46.6% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Mesilla

Mesilla Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Mesilla Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
70.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Mesilla by Type

3.33
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets