Mesquite, NV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
18,446
Unemployment
7.6%
Poverty
8.4%
Median Home
$236,700
Median Income
$55,542
Median Rent
$879
Mesquite SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Mesquite, NV Crime Report
250
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,274.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-48.53%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mesquite / 100k People |
Nevada / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 250 | 1,274.7 | 2,815.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 132.6 | 493.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 10.2 | 106.7 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 20.4 | 312.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 224 | 1,142.2 | 2,322.1 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 47 | 239.6 | 503.5 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 158 | 805.6 | 1,453.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 96.9 | 365.6 | 219.9 |
Mesquite, NV Cost Of Living
101
Mesquite's Overall Cost Of Living
Mesquite's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mesquite | Nevada | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 105 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 104 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 92 | 100 | |
Mesquite, NV Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Stan Shebs | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Stan Shebs | GFDL
Rankings for Mesquite in Nevada
Map Of Mesquite, NV
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Population over time in Mesquite
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,446 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 17,904 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 17,467 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 16,953 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 16,533 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 16,072 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 15,718 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 15,391 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 14,972 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 14,608 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mesquite
| Race | Mesquite | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.1% | 49.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.1% | 8.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 22.5% | 28.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Mesquite
| Gender | Mesquite | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 49.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mesquite for adults over 25
| Education | Mesquite | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mesquite, Nevada
| Income | Mesquite | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 8.8% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.7% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
