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Mesquite

Texas · 515 residents · 0.05 sq mi
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Mesquite is home to 515 people in Texas. This skews young, with a median age of 21.1. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 62.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. 10% of homes are owner-occupied. Since 2023 the city has more than doubled, up 296 people.

At a glance
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
+135%since 2023
from 219 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
10,300 / sq mi
+135%since 2023
from 4,380 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
21.1
−23%since 2023
from 27.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.05 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
95246398549701201020202024Mesquite
2024515
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.9%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 918.3%(94)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1415.1%(78)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(32)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.6%(96)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.2%(73)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.7%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.9%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(49)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,856
−50%since 2023
from $15,788 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.9%
+54.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+95%since 2023
from 0.233 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
10.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
89.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.76 people
+25%since 2023
from 3.00 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(219)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(515)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican100%(515)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
44.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−34%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.6%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
42.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Female
48.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Foreign born
27.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15%(18)
Married79.2%(95)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.8%(7)
Women 15+
Never married43.6%(75)
Married53.5%(92)
Widowed2.9%(5)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
32.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
3.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
9.5%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
54.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
3.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
63.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesquite, Texas?

Mesquite, Texas has about 515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Mesquite, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mesquite, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesquite, Texas?

About 62.9% of people in Mesquite, Texas 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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