Mesilla, New Mexico
Mesilla: City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Mesilla is a city located in the county of Doña Ana in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,196 and a population density of 153 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,844 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Mesilla
| Population : | 1,844 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Doña Ana County |
| Postal code : | 88046 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 14.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,881 feet / 1183 meters |
| Capital city : | Mesilla is capital of Confederate Arizona |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:56:27 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 129 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mesilla is located at 32°16'12"N 106°48'3"W (32.2700900, -106.8008400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Mesilla
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mesilla decreased by 19.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,196 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,918 | -14.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,919 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,898 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,880 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,868 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,857 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,854 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,840 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,828 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,844 | 0.87% | estimation process |
People born in Mesilla (3)
People born in Mesilla, including Manuel Morales, football and basketball player, coach, college athletics administrator Jerry Hines, politician Micaela Lara Cadena, .
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Schools in Mesilla
College & universities near Mesilla, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188030 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces (NM) | 88003-8001 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mesilla, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
| DEM | Deming station | 400 East Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
Post offices near Mesilla
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mesilla Post Office | Mesilla (NM) | 88046 |
Other cities in Doña Ana County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Doña Ana County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Sunland Park | 18,449 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
| Anthony | 9,276 | City in New Mexico |
| Vado | 3,194 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Radium Springs | 1,699 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Hatch | 1,678 | Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico |
| White Sands | 1,651 | Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States |
| Doña Ana | 1,211 | Census designated place |
| San Ysidro | 204 | Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mesilla distances to largest New Mexico cities
