La Mesilla
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
La Mesilla is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 1,844 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is El Valle de Arroyo Seco, 2.3 miles E.
- 1,844residents (2020 Census)
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 414 / sq mipopulation density
- 87567ZIP code
About La Mesilla
La Mesilla is a census-designated place in Río Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Mesilla had a population of 1,844.
In 1870, a family from La Mesilla was ambushed and killed by Mexicans disguised as Native Americans.
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Living in La Mesilla
- Median household income
- $81,438
- Median home value
- $315,800
- Median rent
- $1,012/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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La Mesilla had 1,844 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,844 |
|---|---|
| Density | 414 per sq mi (160 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Mesilla at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,844 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.45 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.9419° N, 106.0641° W |
| ZIP code | 87567 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3538820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Mesilla
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco2.3 mi E
- Santa Clara Pueblo2.9 mi NW
- Sombrillo3.1 mi NE
- El Rancho3.6 mi S
- Jaconita3.9 mi S
- Santa Cruz3.9 mi NE
- Jacona3.9 mi S
- Española4.3 mi N
- Cuartelez4.3 mi NE
- Pojoaque4.4 mi SE
- La Puebla4.8 mi NE
- San Ildefonso Pueblo5.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Mesilla
What county is La Mesilla in?
La Mesilla is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of La Mesilla, NM?
1,844 people lived in La Mesilla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Mesilla, NM?
The ZIP code of La Mesilla is 87567.
What towns are near La Mesilla?
El Valle de Arroyo Seco (2.3 mi), Santa Clara Pueblo (2.9 mi), Sombrillo (3.1 mi), El Rancho (3.6 mi), Jaconita (3.9 mi).
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