Demographics & People — La Mesilla, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,531 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,100 |
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| Median Age | 45.8 |
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| Total Households | 918 |
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| Family Households | 625 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 955 |
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| Black or African American | 12 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,610 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,731 |
| Other groups | 1,592 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,213 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 555 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 510 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 505 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 501 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 148 |
| German | 112 |
| American | 80 |
Language
| English Only | 1,605 |
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| Spanish | 760 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,407 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 178 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,817 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for La Mesilla, New Mexico.
