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Mesquite Creek

Arizona · 403 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Mesquite Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,393. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $128,700. With a median age of 66.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
+97%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
+97%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.3
+4%since 2000
from 63.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1712743774795822000201020202024Mesquite Creek
2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,393
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,729
+45%since 2000
from $20,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services8.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+378%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(293)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(12)
Diversity Score36.5%(147)
Diversity Score
36
+76%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 35.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesquite Creek, Arizona?

Mesquite Creek, Arizona has about 403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesquite Creek, Arizona earns about $48,393 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 $128,700, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Mesquite Creek, Arizona?

About 15.1% 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 5.7% of people in Mesquite Creek, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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