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Mesquite

New Mexico · 984 residents · 0.819 sq mi
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Mesquite has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $87,100. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 191%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
984
+4%since 2000
from 948 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+28%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3385497609711K2000201020202024Mesquite
2024675
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,186
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,958
+278%since 2000
from $7,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction46.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services37.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration37.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+191%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+65%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(899)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.4%(909)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(132)
Diversity Score
13
+10%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 84.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.3%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
37.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesquite, New Mexico?

Mesquite, New Mexico has about 984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesquite, New Mexico?

The typical household in Mesquite, New Mexico earns about $58,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesquite, New Mexico expensive?

In Mesquite, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $87,100.

How educated are people in Mesquite, New Mexico?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mesquite, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesquite, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Mesquite, New Mexico 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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