Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Mesquite: City in Dallas county, Texas, United States
About
Mesquite is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 139,824 and a population density of 1,139 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 138,916 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Mesquite
| Population : | 138,916 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Dallas County |
| Postal code : | 75149, 75150, 75180, 75181, 75185, 75187 |
| Area : | 122.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 495 feet / 151 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:24:05 (31st May 2023) |
| Density : | 1,131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mesquite is located at 32°46'0"N 96°35'57"W (32.7668000, -96.5991600).
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Official website of Mesquite
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mesquite decreased by 0.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 139,824 | - | census |
| 2011 | 141,520 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 143,365 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 143,604 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 144,508 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 144,988 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 144,681 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 144,218 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 142,520 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 140,937 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 138,916 | -1.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,464 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,385 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,743 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,378 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 27.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 265 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
Mesquite zip code is 75149.
County name: Dallas, County
fips: 48113
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $203,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,459 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $493 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $957 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,148 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,832 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,803 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 889,760 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 279,148 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $51,608 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,645 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,609 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 651 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 476 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 492 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,767.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.94 |
People born in Mesquite (30)
People born in Mesquite, including singer-songwriter, and actress Taylor Parks, choreographer Zach Woodlee, football player Ashlan Davis, .
List
- G. J. Kinne (American football player) he was born in 01/12/1988
- Nikki Washington (football player and coach) she was born in 01/08/1988
- Ray Cunningham (American baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1905
- Taylor Lipsett (American ice sledge hockey player) he was born in 20/01/1987
- Todd Graham (American football player and coach) he was born in 05/12/1964
- Turkey Gross (American baseball player) he was born in 21/02/1896
- Bradlee Baladez (American soccer player) he was born in 08/08/1991
- Cindy Burkett (Texas businesswoman and politician) she was born in 13/09/1958
- Alyssa Edwards (American drag queen) he was born in 16/01/1980
- Kolton Browning (American Football Quarterback) he was born in 17/10/1990
- Skye Dawson (American football player) he was born in 02/12/1990
- Taylor Gabriel (American football player) he was born in 17/02/1991
- Lauren Stephens (American cyclist) she was born in 28/12/1986
- Trevone Boykin (American football player) he was born in 22/08/1993
- Craig Wayne Boyd (American Country singer-songwriter) he was born in 31/12/1978
- Malik Jefferson (American football player) he was born in 15/11/1996
- Anthony Manning (US association football player) he was born in 04/09/1992
- JaCorey Shepherd (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 29/03/1993
Schools in Mesquite
College & universities near Mesquite, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455327 | Hands on Therapy | Mesquite (TX) | 75149 |
| 478014 | National American University-Mesquite | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-5628 |
| 475750 | Carrington College-Mesquite | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-6509 |
| 224271 | Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | Dallas (TX) | 75227-4314 |
| 224572 | Eastfield College | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-2099 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mesquite, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mesquite
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mesqu Post Office | Mesquite (TX) | 75149 |
| Balch Spring Post Office | Balch Springs (TX) | 75180 |
| North Mesqu Post Office | Mesquite (TX) | 75150 |
| Parkdal Post Office | Dallas (TX) | 75227 |
| Pleasant Grov Post Office | Dallas (TX) | 75217 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mesquite , Nevada city in Nevada with a population of 20,438 people.
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Dallas County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Irving | 240,916 | City in Texas, USA |
| Grand Prairie | 195,272 | City in Texas, USA |
| Carrollton | 139,892 | City in Texas |
| Richardson | 121,112 | City in Texas, United States |
| Rowlett | 68,388 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| DeSoto | 52,910 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Farmers Branch | 51,373 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Cedar Hill | 47,820 | City in Texas |
| Coppell | 40,958 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Lancaster | 39,265 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Duncanville | 38,189 | City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States |
| Sachse | 25,964 | City in Texas, United States |
| University Park | 24,885 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Balch Springs | 24,831 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Seagoville | 17,178 | City in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Mesquite distances to largest Texas cities
