Mesquite, Texas

Population Data for Mesquite, TX:

Population – 145653
Male – 48.28 %
Female – 51.72 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 72.07 %
Hispanic – 17.04 %
African American – 14.08 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.66 %
Asian – 3.31 %

Geographic Data for Mesquite, Texas:

Population Density – 2,637.78 per sq. mi
Elevation – 463 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Mesquite:

In Elementary School – 21,563 (50.34 %)
In High School – 9,733 (22.72 %)
In College – 6,117 (14.28 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 10,295 (11.82 %)
Associate’s Degree – 5,615 (6.45 %)
Some College, No Degree – 23,831 (27.37 %)
High School Graduate – 26,169 (30.06 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 5,119 (5.88 %)

Employment and Household Data for Mesquite, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 69.52 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.16 %
Unemployment Level – 4.34 %

Median Household Income – $49,932.25
Average Household Size – 2.98

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.26 %
2 Vehicles – 41.54 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.68 %

Average Cost to Rent in Mesquite - $2,830 per month