La Mesa Population

2011–2026

506

2026 projection

21.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for La Mesa. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026506-142.69%
2025520-282.59%
2023548-10215.69%
2022650+447.26%
2021606-365.61%
2020642+40.63%
2019638+6711.73%
2018571+50.88%
2017566-33036.83%
2016896+91.01%

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La Mesa Demographics

63.7median age

Median age

Female67.1 yrs
Male63.2 yrs

Adults

413
204 seniors · 49%209 other adults

Sex

Female 57.1% · 270Male 42.9% · 203

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 5 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

La Mesa Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%57%38%
Never married32%28%35%
Divorced17%15%19%
Widowed5%0%9%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201