La Mesa, California
La Mesa: The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
About
La Mesa is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,065. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,724 inhabitants.
The city was created 114 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about La Mesa
| Population | 59,724 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Postal code | 91941–91944 |
| Phone Area Codes | 619 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.44% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.56% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7678,-117.0231 |
| Altitude | 528 feet / 161 meters |
| Establishment | February 16, 1912 (114 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:05:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 4.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
La Mesa is located at 32°46'4"N 117°1'23"W (32.7678300, -117.0230800).
La Mesa map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of La Mesa
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of La Mesa increased by 4.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,065 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,644 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,099 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,556 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 58,855 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 59,697 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 59,751 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 59,722 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 59,389 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,249 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 59,724 | 0.8% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in La Mesa
1Heritage Inn La Mesa
7851 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196989444 | Website available
2Holiday Inn San Diego - la Mesa, an IHG Hotel
8000 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196987747 | Website available
3Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
7621 Alvarado Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16194647151 | Website available
4Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego
9550 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16194660200 | Website available
5Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
6952 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196987333 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in La Mesa
1La Mesa City Hall
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16194636611 | Website available
2Heartland Fire & Rescue
8054 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671355 | Website available
3La Mesa City Redevelopment
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Website available
4La Mesa Subdivision & Land Dev
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671147 | Website available
5La Mesa Building Department
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671176
6La Mesa Human Resources
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671175 | Website available
7La Mesa City Council Members
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671106 | Website available
8La Mesa City Accounts Payable
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671116 | Website available
9La Mesa City Manager
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671105
10La Mesa Finance Department
8130 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States View details
Phone: +16196671125
People born in La Mesa (37)
People born in La Mesa, including musician and songwriter Dave Mustaine, astronaut Frederick W. Sturckow, composer and performer of ambient and electronic music Steve Roach, .
More notable people
- Craig Goldy (American rock musician) he was born in 06/11/1961
- Frankie Hejduk (American soccer player) he was born in 05/08/1974
- Joe Kennedy (professional baseball player) he was born in 24/05/1979
- Ken Carpenter (American racing cyclist) he was born in 31/12/1965
- Janine Hanson (Canadian rower) she was born in 14/12/1982
- Carly Craig (actress) she was born in 12/06/1980
- Dean Glenesk (modern pentathlete) he was born in 22/09/1957
- Ralph Drollinger (American basketball player) he was born in 20/04/1954
- Aaron Boone (baseball player) he was born in 09/03/1973
- Bud Muehleisen (racquetball and paddleball player) he was born in 01/01/1931
- Dennis Enarson (American cyclist) he was born in 19/04/1991
- Dylan McLaughlin (actor) he was born in 02/12/1993
- Ed White (American football player) he was born in 04/04/1947
- Howard Snell (American herpetologist) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Jason Phillips (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 27/09/1976
- Jeff Byrd (American baseball player) he was born in 11/11/1956
- Kevin McCadam (American football player) he was born in 06/03/1979
- Lee McElwee (American baseball player) he was born in 23/05/1894
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Mesa, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457244 | San Diego Culinary Institute | La Mesa (CA) | 91942 |
| 111054 | California Hair Design Academy | La Mesa (CA) | 91942-5055 |
| 121275 | Platt College-San Diego | San Diego (CA) | 92115-3919 |
| 262022 | Bethel Seminary-San Diego | San Diego (CA) | 92115 |
| 122409 | San Diego State University | San Diego (CA) | 92182-0001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Mesa, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN | Santa Fe Depot | 1050 Kettner Blvd | RAIL |
| OLT | Old Town Transit Center | 4005 Taylor Street | RAIL |
| SRB | Sorrento Valley station | 11170 Sorrento Valley Road | RAIL |
| SOL | Solana Beach | 105 North Cedros Avenue | RAIL |
| ENC | Encinitas, CA | 25 East D Street | RAIL |
Other cities in San Diego County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Diego County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
| Chula Vista | 272,979 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Oceanside | 174,648 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Escondido | 149,943 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Carlsbad | 115,599 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| El Cajon | 102,401 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Vista | 100,636 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| San Marcos | 97,477 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Encinitas | 62,671 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| National City | 61,394 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
| Santee | 57,770 | A city in San Diego County, California. |
| Poway | 49,246 | A city in San Diego County, California. |
| La Presa | 34,169 | Census designated place |
| Fallbrook | 30,534 | Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Spring Valley | 28,205 | Town in San Diego County, California, United States |
| Imperial Beach | 27,325 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
La Mesa distances to largest California cities