CITY
Mesquite
Texas · 515 residents · 0.05 sq mi
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Part of the Rio Grande City micropolitan area
The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 296 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.9% is well above the national figure.
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024515
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.9%(51)
5 to 918.3%(94)
10 to 1415.1%(78)
15 to 196.2%(32)
20 to 243.5%(18)
25 to 3418.6%(96)
35 to 4414.2%(73)
45 to 541.7%(9)
55 to 642.9%(15)
65 to 749.5%(49)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mesquite on RentDataNow
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)
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)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
44.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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)
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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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