| Place Name | La Mesa |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 91941 91942 |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code(s) | 619,858 |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
| Population (2022) | 57,182 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 7.11% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 61.52% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA |
| US Congressional District(s) | California 53rd |
| State Assembly Districts | 79 |
| State Senate Districts | 38 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 61.52% |
| African American | 7.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.49% |
| Native American | 0.39% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 23.98% |