Mesquite, NV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
19,087
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
7.7%
Median Home
$257,100
Median Income
$59,206
Median Rent
$930
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
247
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,217.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-48.11%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mesquite / 100k People |
Nevada / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 247 | 1,217.3 | 2,386.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 103.5 | 460.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.9 | 88.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 88.7 | 306.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 226 | 1,113.8 | 1,926.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 39 | 192.2 | 368.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 173 | 852.6 | 1,221.4 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 69.0 | 336.4 | 246.0 |
Mesquite, NV Cost Of Living
99
Mesquite's Overall Cost Of Living
Mesquite's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mesquite | Nevada | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 105 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 86 | 105 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 118 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 93 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,087 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 17,904 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 17,467 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 16,953 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 16,533 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 16,072 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 15,718 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 15,391 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 14,972 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 14,608 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mesquite
| Race | Mesquite | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 48.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 9.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 27.3% | 28.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mesquite
| Gender | Mesquite | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mesquite for adults over 25
| Education | Mesquite | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 17.0% | 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 | 2.0% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.1% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 15.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 5.9% | 8.3% |
