La Mesa, California Population 2022
La Mesa is a city located in San Diego County California. With a 2020 population of 61,933, it is the 151st largest city in California and the 682nd largest city in the United States. La Mesa is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 61,121 in 2020. Spanning over 9 miles, La Mesa has a population density of 6,810 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Mesa is $83,669 with a poverty rate of 12.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,607 per month, and the median house value is $564,900. The median age in La Mesa is 35.7 years, 34.1 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
La Mesa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Mesawas:
- White: 67.35%
- Two or more races: 10.85%
- Black or African American: 8.31%
- Asian: 7.52%
- Other race: 4.60%
- Native American: 0.85%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.52%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,552 | 67.35% |
| Black or African American | 5,002 | 8.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 511 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 4,528 | 7.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 315 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race | 2,768 | 4.60% |
| Two or More Races | 6,532 | 10.85% |
La Mesa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,523 | 2.53 | 42.9 |
| Married | 9,451 | 3.27 | 60 |
| Male | 907 | 3.43 | 33.4 |
| Female | 3,323 | 3.54 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 9,842 | 1.39 | 31.8 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,222 | 2.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,532 | 3.60% |
| High School Graduate | 7,644 | 17.97% |
| Some College | 11,986 | 28.18% |
| Associates Degree | 4,373 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,182 | 23.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,595 | 13.15% |
La Mesa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 205 | 205 | 188 |
| Asian | 3,102 | 2,770 | 1,705 |
| White | 26,775 | 25,569 | 11,246 |
| Black | 3,091 | 2,846 | 752 |
| 2+ Races | 2,781 | 2,586 | 618 |
| Hispanic | 8,011 | 7,173 | 1,477 |
| Other Race | 1,655 | 1,475 | 234 |
| Native American | 388 | 344 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 91.71%.
$45,489
Average Earnings
$52,891
Average Male
$38,007
Average Female
La Mesa Language by Age
La Mesa Language
76.88% of La Mesa residents speak only English, while 23.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.07% of the population.
La Mesa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 6,514 | 1,731 | 26.57% |
| Asian | 4,521 | 779 | 17.23% |
| Black | 4,967 | 817 | 16.45% |
| Hispanic | 14,768 | 2,291 | 15.51% |
| Islander | 312 | 48 | 15.38% |
| Native | 511 | 55 | 10.76% |
| White | 32,185 | 2,740 | 8.51% |
| Other | 194 | NaN% |
12.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
14.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Mesa
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Mesa is Multiple, with 26.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Mesa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.88%.
La Mesa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
La Mesa Married by Age and Sex
La Mesa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
La Mesa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,872 | 8.50% |
| Black | 489 | 13.20% |
| Native American | 19 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 246 | 7.24% |
| Islander | 5 | 1.79% |
| Other Race | 30 | 1.54% |
| 2+ Races | 514 | 15.49% |
| Hispanic | 827 | 8.64% |
La Mesa Veterans by Education
8.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.46%
Born in La Mesa
84.96%
Native Born
15.04%
Foreign Born
5.80%
Non Citizen
9.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.96% of La Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 56.46% having been born in California. 5.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1,004 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 2,513 | 1,509 | 9.61% |
| 1940 | 3,925 | 1,412 | 4.56% |
| 1950 | 10,946 | 7,021 | 10.80% |
| 1960 | 30,441 | 19,495 | 10.77% |
| 1970 | 39,178 | 8,737 | 2.56% |
| 1980 | 50,308 | 11,130 | 2.53% |
| 1990 | 52,931 | 2,623 | 0.51% |
| 2000 | 54,749 | 1,818 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 57,065 | 2,316 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 57,471 | 406 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 57,877 | 406 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 58,283 | 406 | 0.70% |
| 2014 | 58,689 | 406 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 59,095 | 406 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 59,501 | 406 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 59,907 | 406 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 60,313 | 406 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 60,719 | 406 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 61,121 | 402 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 61,527 | 406 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 61,933 | 406 | 0.66% |