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Population Review

La Mesa city, CA — Population & Demographics

La Mesa city, CA has a population of 60,835. The median household income is $84,337 and the median age is 37.1.

60,835

Population

$84,337

Median Income

$738,800

Median Home Value

37.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White59.4%
Black or African American8.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$84,337

Median Household Income

$46,783

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$738,800

Median Home Value

$1,958

Median Rent

46.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.2%

High School+

38.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

14.9%

Work From Home

24.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

La Mesa city, CA has a population of 60,835 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in La Mesa city, CA is $84,337, with 7.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in La Mesa city, CA is $738,800, with median rent at $1,958.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.