The small town of Mesquite, NV (population 17,467) is located in the south-eastern corner of Nevada. With a population density of 698 people per square mile, it's a tightknit community that has plenty to offer. There are many local businesses such as the Casa Blanca Hotel and Casino, the Eureka Casino Resort, and the Palms Golf Club. There is year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, golfing, and swimming at one of their nearby lakes or national parks like Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Other organizations in Mesquite include the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum and The Mesquite Citizens Chamber which hosts events throughout the year including an annual citywide garage sale and Christmas parade. As for sporting events there are multiple professional rodeos each year held by the Mesquite Pro Rodeo Association.
The population in Mesquite (zip 89027) is 17,467. There are 592 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mesquite (zip 89027) is 54.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mesquite (zip 89027) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mesquite (zip 89027)
- 57.5% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 19.0% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Mesquite (zip 89027)
- 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