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Mesita, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
514
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
69
ZIP codes
0
Mesita and its ZIP codes
Mesita at a glance
- Mesita is about 3.9 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Housing and community stats
Mesita, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
0.0%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
23.5
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (7), Cuban Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Mesita.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
How people get to work
Mesita, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled27.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Mesita, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mesita, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Mesita
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LagunaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 9.6 |
| Highland MeadowsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 6.9 |
| ParajeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.6 |
| PaguateCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| EncinalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| MoquinoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SeamaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| BiboCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.6 |
| SeboyetaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.8 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mesita, NM in?
- Mesita is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Mesita, NM?
- About 514 people live in Mesita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mesita?
- Nearby places include Laguna (6.2 mi), Highland Meadows (9.3 mi), Paraje (9.4 mi), Paguate (10 mi), Encinal (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023