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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mesquite

Texas · 124,523 residents · 49.102 sq mi
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Mesquite is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,424. Population has grown 23% since 1990. Median home value is $85,400. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

124,523
+23%since 1990
from 101,484 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,536 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 2,067 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+7%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
97K111K126K140K155K1990201020202024Mesquite
2024149K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,424
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,934 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,890
+48%since 1990
from $14,115 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$691
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $469 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
34.5% rent
1.7
−11%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87%(88,316)
Black5.9%(5,942)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(8,764)
Asian2.7%(2,700)
Diversity Score43.3%(43,991)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(81,388)
Black13.2%(16,422)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(19,500)
Asian3.7%(4,634)
Diversity Score63.7%(79,290)
64
+47%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesquite, Texas?

Mesquite, Texas has about 124,523 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mesquite, Texas?

The typical household in Mesquite, Texas earns about $50,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesquite, Texas expensive?

In Mesquite, Texas, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Mesquite, Texas?

About 18.5% 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 6.8% of people in Mesquite, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesquite, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesquite, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,039 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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