La Mesa Demographic Overview
The City of La Mesa is a General Law city consisting of approximately nine square miles of land area. Incorporated in 1912.
La Mesa had a 2010 population of 57,065, according to estimates prepared by
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments). Since 1990, the average annual rate of population growth has remained relatively consistent, ranging from 3% to 5%.
Housing Data
- Approximately 25,954 housing units which are 95% occupied
- 42.6% single-family detached homes
- 45.6% multi-family units
La Mesa Resident Data
- Evenly distributed in terms of age groups
- Proportionally greater number of senior citizens than most San Diego County jurisdictions
- 21% are aged 19 years or younger
- 25% are aged between 20 and 34 years
- 28% are aged 35 to 54 years
- 11% are aged 55 to 64 years
- 14% are aged 65 years and above
La Mesa Ethnicity Data
- 62% White
- 20% Hispanic
- 7% Black
- 6% Asian
- American Indian <1%
- Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
- Other ethnic groups <1%