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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Mesa, California
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 1,701 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 1,013 | 29 years |
| Dentists | 418 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 386 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 350 | 34 years |
| Hairdressers | 346 | 26 years |
| Lawyers legal | 333 | 30 years |
| Financial services | 317 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 297 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 258 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 251 | 30 years |
| Accountants | 237 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 226 | 20 years |
| Finance other | 216 | 51 years |
| Car repair | 181 | 28 years |
La Mesa, California Facts
| Area | 9.0 mi² |
| Population | 60,117 |
| Male Population | 28,701 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 31,416 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +41.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.1% |
| Median Age | 37.2 years (Male: 35.4, Female: 39) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $75,691 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 619, 858 |
| Neighborhoods | La Mesa, Mount Helix, Rancho San Diego, Fletcher Hills, El Cajon |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.76783, -117.02308 |
| Zip Codes | 91941, 91942, 91943, 91944 |
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La Mesa, California Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,363 | 44,893 | 51,352 | 58,346 | 60,117 | 61,659 | 64,005 |
| Population Density | 4,731.8 / mi² | 5,014.4 / mi² | 5,735.9 / mi² | 6,517.1 / mi² | 6,714.9 / mi² | 6,887.2 / mi² | 7,149.2 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Mesa, California Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, California | +41.9% | +33.9% | +17.1% |
| California | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Mesa, California Median Age
Median Age: 37.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, California | 37.2 yrs | 39 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| California | 35.3 yrs | 36.5 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Mesa, California Population Density
Population Density: 6,715 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, California | 60,117 | 8.95 sq mi | 6,715 / mi² |
| California | 38.8 million | 163,694.5 sq mi | 237 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Mesa, California Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in La Mesa, California
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in La Mesa, California
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in La Mesa, California
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Mesa, California
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
La Mesa, California Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $44,877 | $47,765 | $55,611 | $66,474 | $61,695 | $67,480 | $70,436 | $75,691 |
| Total GDP | $3.7B | $4.2B | $5.2B | $6.6B | $6.4B | $7.4B | $8.1B | $8.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
La Mesa, California CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, California | 898,612 tn | 14.95 tn | 100,372.9 tons/mi² |
| California | 625,399,868 tn | 16.13 tn | 3,820.5 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
La Mesa, California CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 898,612 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 100,372.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/17 | 10:06 AM | 3.44 | 53 km | 2,670 m | 8km NW of Julian, CA | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/17 | 12:05 PM | 3.07 | 53.2 km | 2,730 m | 8km NW of Julian, CA | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/17 | 6:40 AM | 3.45 | 29.7 km | 12,110 m | 6km ESE of Tijuana, B.C., MX | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/13 | 10:28 PM | 3.12 | 47.6 km | 15,283 m | 22km W of Del Mar, CA | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/11 | 10:43 AM | 3.7 | 56.5 km | 10,018 m | 2km SSE of Lake Henshaw, CA | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/11 | 11:26 AM | 3.11 | 56 km | 9,868 m | 2km SSW of Lake Henshaw, CA | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/08 | 2:43 PM | 3.03 | 30.3 km | 11,206 m | 12km SW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/07 | 9:14 AM | 3.1 | 12.7 km | 10,304 m | 4km NW of National City, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/07 | 4:24 AM | 3.01 | 31.4 km | 5,849 m | 12km SW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/07 | 1:11 PM | 3.77 | 28.3 km | 10,986 m | 10km SSW of La Jolla, CA | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
La Mesa, California
La Mesa is a city in Southern California, located 9 miles (14 km) east of Downtown San Diego in San Diego County. The population was 57,065 at the 2010 census, up from 54,749 at the 2000 census. Its civic motto is "the Jewel of the Hills."
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