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Mesquite Creek

Arizona · 416 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Mesquite Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 211 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,500. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
416
+103%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
407 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
64.3
+1%since 2000
from 63.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1712743774795822000201020202024Mesquite Creek
2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,597
+20%since 2000
from $20,517 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+489%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−50.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.3%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(182)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(15)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(335)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12%(50)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other9.6%(40)
Diversity Score46.4%(193)
Diversity Score
46
+123%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
36.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesquite Creek, Arizona?

Mesquite Creek, Arizona has about 416 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesquite Creek, Arizona?

The typical household in Mesquite Creek, Arizona earns about $43,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesquite Creek, Arizona expensive?

In Mesquite Creek, Arizona, the median home is worth about $165,500, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Mesquite Creek, Arizona?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mesquite Creek, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesquite Creek, Arizona?

About 23.7% of people in Mesquite Creek, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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