La Mesa, California
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for La Mesa, California, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,797 | 39,287,376 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $95,028 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $812,000 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,049 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 13.1% | 27.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 23.8 | 28.7 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 17.8% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 40.4% | 48.4% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 50.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 7.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 5.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 6.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 65.0 | 69.7 | 61.4 |
Age in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.4 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 21.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 17.3% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 16.8% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 21.7% | 24.6% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 15.5% | 15.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 25,038 | 13,548,091 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 56.8% | 67.8% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 28.0% | 32.4% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 16.5% | 19.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 31.8% | 24.3% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 35.4% | 38.2% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $49,543 | $49,513 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 11.0% | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 14.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 23.2% | 27.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 8.6% | 12.4% | n/a |
Housing in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 26,212 | 14,644,735 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 45.7% | 57.0% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 36.0% | 24.1% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.5% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,971.0 | 1,976.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.3% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 35.1% | 32.8% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $5,339 | $5,124 | n/a |
Education in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5.5% | 15.3% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 16.4% | 20.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 37.6% | 27.2% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.7% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14.9% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 69.2% | 63.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 69.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 21.9% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.1% | 11.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 6.1% | 7.1% | n/a |
Origins and language in La Mesa, California
| Statistic | La Mesa | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 59.2% | 56.5% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 8.7% | 14.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 4.4% | 12.3% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 76.0% | 55.6% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 14.0% | 28.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.3% | 32.1% | 16.7% |