La Mesa is a city located in San Diego County, California. La Mesa has a 2025 population of 60,163. La Mesa is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 61,097 in 2020.
The average household income in La Mesa is $109,808 with a poverty rate of 11.69%.The median age in La Mesa is 37.1 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of La Mesa includes 59.4% White, 8.39% Black or African American, 7.78% other race, 6.42% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 36,134 | 59.4% |
Two or more races | 10,449 | 17.18% |
Black or African American | 5,106 | 8.39% |
Other race | 4,731 | 7.78% |
Asian | 3,905 | 6.42% |
Native American | 346 | 0.57% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 164 | 0.27% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
La Mesa's average per capita income is $59,141. Household income levels show a median of $84,337. The poverty rate stands at 11.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $119,432 | - |
Families | $107,169 | $127,068 |
Households | $84,337 | $109,808 |
Non Families | $59,881 | $82,429 |
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