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Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Mesquite, Dallas County, city, mostly in Dallas County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Kaufman County, Texas. Mesquite, Dallas County had 150,693 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 150,108 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 149,299 (±335). GEOID 4847892.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
150,693
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 150,108 · ACS 2020-2024: 149,299 ±335
Median household income
$72,537
±$2,899 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$245,700
±$4,016 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,513
±$57 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Mesquite, Dallas County and what county is it in?
Mesquite, Dallas County is a city mostly in Dallas County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Kaufman County, Texas. It covers 49.1 square miles of land, 3,057 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mesquite, Dallas County is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 149,945 | 99.9% |
| Kaufman County | 163 | 0.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mesquite, Dallas County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 150,693 people lived in Mesquite, Dallas County on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 150,108 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 149,299 (±335).
| Measure | Mesquite, Dallas County | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 149,299 ±335 | 2,621,179 | +5,843 |
| Households | 50,171 ±1,157 | 982,737 | +3,355 |
| Average household size | 2.96 ±0.07 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,953 ±1,152 | 1,064,965 | +3,779 |
Mesquite, Dallas County's population since 2000
From 124,523 in 2000 to 150,693 in 2025: up 21.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mesquite, Dallas County 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, Dallas County?
The median resident of Mesquite, Dallas County is 32.9 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.8%. 20.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mesquite, Dallas County | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±0.7 | 34.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±1.2 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3% ±0.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±1.0 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.0% ±2.2 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.5% ±1.4 pts | 26.4% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.8% ±2.3 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±0.7 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.9% ±1.5 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.2% ±2.1 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±0.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.5% ±1.8 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0% ±1.5 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6% ±1.4 pts | 35.7% | +1.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±0.9 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±1.6 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
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, Dallas County earn?
Half of Mesquite, Dallas County's 50,171 households earn less than $72,537 a year (±$2,899), against $76,547 in Dallas County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $71,164 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mesquite, Dallas County | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,537 ±$2,899 | $76,547 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,895 ±$2,927 | $112,403 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,877 ±$1,071 | $42,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±1.7 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.1% ±3.4 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±0.6 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±1.1 pts | 92.2% | – |
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, Dallas County?
Owners occupy 62.8% of Mesquite, Dallas County's occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,700 by its owner (±$4,016). The median renter pays $1,513 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mesquite, Dallas County | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,700 ±$4,016 | $303,000 | +$69,711 |
| Median gross rent | $1,513 ±$57 | $1,565 | +$154 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3% ±3.8 pts | 42.7% | +9.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,898 ±$49 | $2,166 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8% ±1.7 pts | 50.8% | +3.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.2% ±1.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Housing units | 53,953 ±1,152 | 1,064,965 | +3,779 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6% ±2.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.7% ±1.6 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±0.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
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, Dallas County building?
Builders took permits for 491 new housing units in Mesquite, Dallas County in 2025 (491 in single-family houses), 3.3 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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, Dallas County work and get to work?
71.2% of Mesquite, Dallas County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Mesquite, Dallas County | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8% ±1.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±1.8 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.3% ±1.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±1.5 pts | 15.7% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±0.8 | 26.8 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, Dallas County?
33 census tracts lie mostly in Mesquite, Dallas County, and 13 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $39,158 (Tract 178.19) to $119,785 (Tract 173.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 173.14Dallas County | 9,197 | $96,850 |
| Tract 177.04Dallas County | 5,974 | $62,353 |
| Tract 180.01Dallas County | 6,185 | $55,620 |
| Tract 177.03Dallas County | 5,892 | $62,923 |
| Tract 178.16Dallas County | 5,686 | $81,176 |
| Tract 178.05Dallas County | 5,800 | $64,705 |
| Tract 177.06Dallas County | 5,234 | $100,872 |
| Tract 178.11Dallas County | 5,065 | $102,031 |
| Tract 179Dallas County | 5,290 | $55,475 |
| Tract 174Dallas County | 4,928 | $75,217 |
| Tract 173.13Dallas County | 5,301 | $119,785 |
| Tract 173.08Dallas County | 4,678 | $105,880 |
Every census tract in Mesquite, Dallas County, with its figures
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, Dallas County) · Census block assignment files
How does Mesquite, Dallas County compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mesquite, Dallas County is the 181st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 21st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Mesquite, Dallas County ranks 388th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 21st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 558th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th | 979 |
| Median household income | 388th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 563rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 361st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 197th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 423rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 495th | 877 |
| Median age | 743rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 706th | 973 |
| Work from home | 349th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 196th | 976 |
Mesquite, Dallas County's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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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, Dallas County?
5 of the 57 figures for Mesquite, Dallas County 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, Dallas County 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.