SW New Mexico News

Of the 638 people living in La Mesa in 2019, 49.8 percent (318) were women and 50.2 percent (320) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW New Mexico News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 113-to-109. In the 65 and over age range, there were 174 females and 120 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	113	17.7
Females 18 and over	109	17.1
Males 65 and over	120	18.8
Females 65 and over	174	27.3

Source: US Census Bureau