La Mesilla, New Mexico
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +17.3% |
| 2008 | +40.0% |
| 2012 | +39.5% |
| 2016 | +28.8% |
| 2020 | +19.3% |
| 2024 | +15.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.3%Harris502 | 41.3%Trump368 | 2.4% | D+15.0 | R+4.3 | D+16.5 | 891 | |
| D | 58.8%Biden527 | 39.5%Trump354 | 1.7% | D+19.3 | R+9.5 | D+14.9 | 896 | |
| D | 58.8%Clinton461 | 30.0%Trump235 | 11.2% | D+28.8 | R+10.6 | D+26.7 | 784 | |
| D | 68.2%Obama527 | 28.7%Romney222 | 3.1% | D+39.5 | R+0.5 | D+35.6 | 773 | |
| D | 69.9%Obama582 | 29.9%McCain249 | 0.2% | D+40.0 | D+22.7 | D+32.7 | 833 | |
| D | 58.6%Kerry445 | 41.4%Bush314 | 0.0% | D+17.3 | — | D+19.7 | 759 |
La Mesilla sits in the desert Southwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 40.0 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.0 points.
A population of 2,697, a 27% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,438 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did La Mesilla, New Mexico vote in 2024?
In 2024, La Mesilla, New Mexico voted Democratic by 15.0 points (D+15.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 891 votes cast, 502 went Democratic and 368 went Republican.
How many people live in La Mesilla, New Mexico?
La Mesilla, New Mexico has a population of 2,697 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in La Mesilla, New Mexico?
Median household income in La Mesilla, New Mexico is $81,438 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Mexico state median is $64,059.
What is the political history of La Mesilla, New Mexico?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in La Mesilla, New Mexico from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.