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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mesquite

Nevada · 1,871 residents · 31.764 sq mi
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Mesquite has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,417. Population has fallen 80% since 2000, a loss of 7,518 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $79,300. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,871
−80%vs 2000
vs 9,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
59 / sq mi
−80%vs 2000
vs 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.4
−28%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
06K12K18K24K1990201020202024Mesquite
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,417
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,392 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,708
−47%vs 2000
vs $20,191 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$79,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $126,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$408
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $626 in 2000
US average: $450
48.0%
−15.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
52.0% rent
3.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(6,716)
Black0.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(2,324)
Asian1.3%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(4,741)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,706)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(170)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other7.6%(142)
Diversity Score36.2%(677)
36
−28%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.4%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mesquite, Nevada?

Mesquite, Nevada has about 1,871 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Mesquite, Nevada?

The typical household in Mesquite, Nevada earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesquite, Nevada expensive?

In Mesquite, Nevada, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Mesquite, Nevada?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mesquite, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesquite, Nevada?

About 12.7% of people in Mesquite, Nevada 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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