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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mesquite

Nevada · 9,389 residents · 31.764 sq mi
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Mesquite has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,392. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 7,518 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $126,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,389
+402%since 1990
from 1,871 in 1990
1990 – 2025
296 / sq mi
+402%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+39%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
06K12K18K24K1990201020202024Mesquite
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,392
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,191
+89%since 1990
from $10,708 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$126,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$626
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
36.2% rent
3.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,706)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(170)
Asian0.7%(14)
Diversity Score36.2%(677)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(6,716)
Black0.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(2,324)
Asian1.3%(118)
Diversity Score50.5%(4,741)
51
+40%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesquite, Nevada?

Mesquite, Nevada has about 9,389 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mesquite, Nevada?

The typical household in Mesquite, Nevada earns about $40,392 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 $126,400, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Mesquite, Nevada?

About 14.6% 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 10.2% of people in Mesquite, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesquite, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesquite, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,518 residents, a change of about 402 percent over that period.

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

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