Mesquite, TX is a city located in the state of Texas with a population of 149,848 residents and a population density of 2,940 people per square mile. The city is known for its numerous local businesses such as Mesquite Realty Group, K-Bob's Mesquite Grill, and Blaze Pizza. It also offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at nearby Lake Ray Hubbard or playing a round of golf at Brookhaven Country Club. Organizations like the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce provide opportunities to get involved with the community while local sporting events like Dallas Renegades football games offer entertainment throughout the year.
The population in Mesquite is 149,848. There are 3,171 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mesquite is 33.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mesquite is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mesquite
- 47.7% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 26.5% have children, but are single
Race in Mesquite
- 31.5% are White
- 24.7% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 38.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander