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Mesquite

Nevada · 20,471 residents · 31.764 sq mi
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Mesquite has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,206. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,082 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,100. With a median age of 62.5, 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 62.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,471
+118%since 2000
from 9,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
644 / sq mi
+118%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.5
+58%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
06K12K18K24K1990201020202024Mesquite
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,206
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,392 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,525
+56%since 2000
from $20,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(14,674)
Black1%(204)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(4,411)
Asian1.7%(358)
Other2.5%(518)
Diversity Score52.7%(10,786)
Diversity Score
53
+4%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesquite, Nevada?

Mesquite, Nevada has about 20,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mesquite, Nevada?

The typical household in Mesquite, Nevada earns about $59,206 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 $257,100, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Mesquite, Nevada?

About 23.6% 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 7.7% 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 18,600 residents, a change of about 994 percent over that period.

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