The map below shows majority race by area in Mesilla, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Mesilla racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Mesilla overall is hispanic, making up 55.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 39.7%. There are more hispanic people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Mesilla, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.7% |
Hispanic |
55.2% |
Black |
1.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
1.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Mesilla, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
39.7% |
Hispanic |
55.2% |
Black |
1.4% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
1.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Mesilla, NM
The map below shows diversity in Mesilla. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Mesilla Diversity Score
88
With a diversity score of 88 out of 100, Mesilla is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Mesilla's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northwest parts of Mesilla.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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