Mesquite, New Mexico

Population Data for Mesquite, NM:

Population – 5313
Male – 49.43 %
Female – 50.57 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 55.51 %
Hispanic – 91.81 %
African American – 0.83 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 1.26 %
Asian – 0.15 %

Geographic Data for Mesquite, New Mexico:

Population Density – 131.67 per sq. mi
Elevation – 3883 ft.
Time Zone – Mountain (GMT -7)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Mesquite:

In Elementary School – 1,010 (52.69 %)
In High School – 490 (25.56 %)
In College – 199 (10.38 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 133 (5.11 %)
Associate’s Degree – 86 (3.30 %)
Some College, No Degree – 274 (10.52 %)
High School Graduate – 548 (21.04 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,008 (38.69 %)

Employment and Household Data for Mesquite, NM:

Percentage of People Employed – 50.73 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 7.18 %
Unemployment Level – 12.40 %

Median Household Income – $23,333.00
Average Household Size – 3.71

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 25.39 %
2 Vehicles – 36.30 %
3 or more Vehicles – 26.10 %

Average Cost to Rent in Mesquite - $307 per month