This was 29.2 percent lower than the state average of 37 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 642.
66.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Mesa for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 168 | 33.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 112 | 22.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 45 | 8.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 71 | 14.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 68 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 0.6 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 2.6 |
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