Mesilla town, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mesilla town is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 1,850. It ranks as the 98th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mesilla town is 55.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 39.2 years. Only 10.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mesilla town is $73,681. This is 19% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $296,200. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mesilla town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.5%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

46.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%. Notably, 22.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mesilla town, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.