Demographics in La Mesa, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is La Mesa?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

60,835

Male

29,169

47.9%

Female

31,666

52.1%

Median Age

37.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

59.4%

Black

8.4%

Hispanic

27.9%

Asian

6.4%

Two or More

17.2%

Other

7.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

27.6%

High School or Higher

39.9%

Foreign Born

14.2%

Veterans

6.5%

Married

37.2%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

La Mesa, CA has a population of 60,835 with a median age of 37.1. The racial makeup is 59.4% White, 27.9% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, 6.4% Asian. About 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 14.2%.