Mesilla Town, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2180 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the town. The population density was 407 people per square mile (157.14/kmē), it is New Mexico's 113th most densely populated town. There were 981 housing units at an average density of 183 per square mile (70.66/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.44 persons, and the average family size was 2.99 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males. The median age of the town's population was 42.9 years, the median age of male residents at 42.6 and the median age of female residents at 43.1. The racial makeup of the town was 1613 White, 5 Black or African American, 22 American Indian, 5 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 83 from two or more races and 451 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $42275, making it the 35th wealthiest town by median household income among the New Mexico. The median income for a family in the town was $51181, it would be the 19th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The per capita income for the town was $25922, it is the 16th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income was $18651, Males have a median income of $23500 versus $14421 for females.
In 2000, 662 pupils and students, of which 297 are male and 365 are female, 30.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 27 nursery or pri school, 50 kindergarten, 207 elementary school, 148 high school and 230 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2180 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2225 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2214 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2195 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2192 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2189 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2194 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2183 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2171 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2182 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2200 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 46 | 50 |
| Elementary school | 104 | 103 | 207 |
| High school | 60 | 88 | 148 |
| College or graduate school | 121 | 109 | 230 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesilla town, New Mexico | $42275 | $51181 | $25922 |
| Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $29808 | $33576 | $13999 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |