City · Nevada
Mesquite, Nevada
Mesquite, city, in Clark County, Nevada. Mesquite had 24,001 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 17.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,471 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,059 (±36). GEOID 3246000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,001
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,471 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,059 ±36
Median household income
$75,227
±$5,066 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$388,600
±$13,242 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,181
±$49 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
Where is Mesquite and what county is it in?
Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada. It covers 31.8 square miles of land, 644 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mesquite is in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mesquite, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,001 people lived in Mesquite on July 1, 2025, up 17.3% since 2020, faster than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020 Census counted 20,471 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,059 (±36).
| Measure | Mesquite | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,059 ±36 | 2,329,548 | +3,613 |
| Households | 10,016 ±321 | 862,518 | +1,974 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.07 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,438 ±399 | 948,995 | +2,334 |
Mesquite's population since 2000
From 9,389 in 2000 to 24,001 in 2025: up 155.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mesquite as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mesquite?
The median resident of Mesquite is 63.4 years old; 13.0% are under 18 and 46.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.7%. 13.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mesquite | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.4 ±1.6 | 38.5 | +3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 13.0% ±1.8 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 46.8% ±2.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±1.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.7% ±3.9 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.7% ±3.8 pts | 38.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 10.5% | −1.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.5% ±2.2 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.4% ±3.8 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.1% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±2.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8% ±2.1 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1% ±1.8 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.7% ±2.3 pts | 27.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±1.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±2.4 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mesquite earn?
Half of Mesquite's 10,016 households earn less than $75,227 a year (±$5,066), against $76,472 in Clark County and $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $68,355 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,872 after inflation. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mesquite | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,227 ±$5,066 | $76,472 | +$6,872 |
| Mean household income | $92,019 ±$4,954 | $104,278 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,380 ±$2,419 | $39,897 | +$4,939 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% ±2.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.0% ±9.1 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±0.9 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4% ±1.6 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mesquite?
Owners occupy 81.4% of Mesquite's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,600 by its owner (±$13,242). The median renter pays $1,181 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mesquite | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $388,600 ±$13,242 | $431,000 | +$97,295 |
| Median gross rent | $1,181 ±$49 | $1,626 | +$99 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1% ±9.5 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,615 ±$93 | $1,928 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4% ±2.7 pts | 57.8% | +8.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.6% ±2.7 pts | 42.2% | – |
| Housing units | 12,438 ±399 | 948,995 | +2,334 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3% ±4.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7% ±2.6 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.4% ±2.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mesquite building?
Builders took permits for 416 new housing units in Mesquite in 2025 (367 in single-family houses), 17.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Nevada.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mesquite work and get to work?
70.2% of Mesquite's workers drive alone and 10.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Mesquite | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 37.1% ±3.2 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±2.5 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.2% ±5.7 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±5.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±2.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.2% ±2.2 pts | 12.2% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±3.7 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mesquite?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Mesquite, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,128 (Tract 56.07) to $90,875 (Tract 59.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 59.04Clark County | 4,711 | $90,875 |
| Tract 56.07Clark County | 4,442 | $60,128 |
| Tract 59.03Clark County | 4,233 | $83,702 |
| Tract 56.14Clark County | 2,316 | $75,114 |
| Tract 59.05Clark County | 2,222 | $64,277 |
| Tract 56.15Clark County | 1,695 | $66,652 |
| Tract 76Clark County | 4,166 | $80,000 |
| Tract 59.02Clark County | 1,072 | $71,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mesquite) · Census block assignment files
How does Mesquite compare with other places in Nevada?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mesquite is the 1,665th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 19 in Nevada.
Mesquite ranks 33rd of 58 places in Nevada with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 19 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1st | 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th | 62 |
| Median household income | 33rd | 58 |
| Per capita income | 22nd | 61 |
| Median home value | 29th | 58 |
| Median gross rent | 37th | 51 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 58 |
| Median age | 1st | 61 |
| Owner-occupied share | 22nd | 61 |
| Work from home | 19th | 39 |
| Travel time to work | 51st | 62 |
Mesquite's figures with every place in Nevada (CSV)
Every place in Nevada, sortable · Compare Mesquite with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mesquite?
8 of the 57 figures for Mesquite on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mesquite are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mesquite.