Mesquite, NV is a small city located in the south-eastern part of the state. With a population of 20,019, it has a relatively low population density of 647 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. It is an ideal location for those who are seeking an outdoor lifestyle with plenty of year-round activities. There are plenty of local businesses in town such as Mesquite Grocery, Mesquite Casino & Resort and The Town Square Shopping Center. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy such as hiking, camping, fishing and golfing at Wolf Creek Golf Club. The city also features organizations such as The Nevada Senior Games Assocation which hosts local sporting events like track and field competitions and bowling tournaments.
The population in Mesquite is 20,019. There are 634 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mesquite is 59.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mesquite is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mesquite
- 61.1% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 19.0% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Mesquite
- 74.6% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 20.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander