La Mesa, CA Employment

B+
23%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
29%
Household income NAT. AVG.
7%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$36,775$31,458$29,829
Median household income$71,287$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$99,809$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$52,882$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$49,257$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$34,161$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate4.3%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level12.4%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in La Mesa is 23% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in La Mesa is 29% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in La Mesa is 7% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in La Mesa is 18% lower than the national average

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      $47,519 $71,287 $142,574
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      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      La Mesa median earnings by income bracket

      La Mesa employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.2%7.2%
      Manufacturing sector10.3%10.3%
      Financial & insurance services1.9%1.9%
      Wholesale & retail services11.2%11.2%
      Public administration8.8%8.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.4%7.4%
      Education, health & social services15.8%15.8%
      Other34.6%34.6%

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      Source: The La Mesa, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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