Mesquite, NV Demographics
What is the population of Mesquite?
There are 21,314 residents in Mesquite, with a median age of 62. Of this, 49.96% are males and 50.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.1% of the resident pool in Mesquite, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.43%. Additionally, 7.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 18,004 people in Mesquite currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 21,314 | 3.2% |
| Male Population | 10,649 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 10,665 | 5.1% |
Male Population 49.96%
Female Population 50.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 62 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 18,352 | 2.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,370 | -6.7% |
| Not Citizen | 1,592 | 22.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.43%
Not Citizen 7.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 271 | 65.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,101 | -12.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 162 | -23.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,637 | 15.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 18,004 | 3.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.28%
Moved from Same County 5.2%
Moved from Same State 0.77%
Moved from Different State 7.73%
Same House as Last Year 85.02%
What are the employment statistics in Mesquite?
White-collar workers make up 76.35% of the working population in Mesquite, while blue-collar employees account for 23.65%. There are also 1,410 entrepreneurs in Mesquite (10.31% of the workforce); 10,774 workers employed in private companies (78.79%); and 1,306 people working in governmental institutions (9.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,440 | 112.9% |
| Blue Collar | 3,234 | 123.5% |
White Collar 76.35%
Blue Collar 23.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,410 | 179.8% |
| Private Companies | 10,774 | 110.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,306 | 125.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 184 | 28.7% |
Self Employees 10.31%
Private Companies 78.79%
Governmental Workers 9.55%
Not for Profit Companies 1.35%
How many households are there in Mesquite?
There are a total of 9,505 households in Mesquite, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 69.52% of these Mesquite households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.48%. Additionally, 15.36% of households have children and 84.64% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,505 | 5.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -11.9% |
| Family Households | 6,608 | 5.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,897 | 4.0% |
Family Households 69.52%
Non-Family Households 30.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,460 | 2.9% |
| Households without Children | 8,045 | 5.5% |
Households with Children 15.36%
Households without Children 84.64%
What are the median and average incomes in Mesquite?
The average annual household income in Mesquite is $90,930, while the median household income sits at $74,439 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $77,389, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,175. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,417 and $72,036, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $90,930 | 6.9% |
| Median Household Income | $74,439 | 7.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,176 | 11.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 18,919 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mesquite?
There are 11,905 housing units in Mesquite, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2004. Of the 9,505 occupied housing units in Mesquite, 80.17% are owner-occupied, while 19.83% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.26% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $372,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,024 per month in Mesquite.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,905 | 3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 2004 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 58 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 51 | -31.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 93 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 247 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 552 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,096 | -8.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,713 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,544 | 12.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 551 | 214.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,505 | 5.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,620 | 7.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,885 | -2.2% |
Owner Occupied 80.17%
Renter Occupied 19.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,906 | 5.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,714 | 8.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $372,500 | 12.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $377,000 | 12.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,024 | 4.4% |
With Mortgage 51.26%
Without Mortgage 48.74%
What is the level of education in Mesquite?
Approximately 38.54% of the population in Mesquite holds a high school degree (that's 7,123 residents), while 25.46% have attained a college certificate (4,705 locals) and 15.33% have a bachelor's degree (2,833 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 786 | 4.1% |
| Some High School | 7,123 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 4,705 | -20.0% |
| Associate Degree | 1,602 | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,833 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,431 | 1.3% |
No High School 4.25%
Some High School 38.54%
Some College 25.46%
Associate Degree 8.67%
Bachelor's Degree 15.33%
Graduate Degree 7.74%
What is the marital status of Mesquite residents?
A total of 3,419 people in Mesquite have never been married (which represents 17.84% of the total population), while 11,747 of them are wedded (61.29%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 305 (1.59%) and 2,324 (12.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,419 | 0.2% |
| Married | 11,747 | 4.8% |
| Separated | 305 | -20.8% |
| Widowed | 1,677 | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 2,324 | 8.8% |
Never Married 17.84%
Married 61.29%
Separated 1.59%
Widowed 8.75%
Divorced 12.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mesquite?
The top three means of transportation people in Mesquite use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 5,815 residents commute by car, 234 prefer going to work by walking and 102 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,815 | 8.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 102 | 12.1% |
| Bicycle | 13 | 62.5% |
| Motorcycle | 24 | -17.2% |
| Walk | 234 | -1.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Mesquite by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.