Mesquite, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
142,429
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$160,000
Median Income
$60,715
Median Rent
$1,157
Mesquite SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
4
Mesquite, TX Crime Report
5,616
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,973.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
69.39%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mesquite / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,616 | 3,973.8 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 619 | 438.0 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 11 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 149 | 105.4 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 390 | 276.0 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,997 | 3,535.8 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 735 | 520.1 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 3,408 | 2,411.5 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 854 | 604.3 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Mesquite, TX Cost Of Living
93
Mesquite's Overall Cost Of Living
Mesquite's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mesquite | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 73 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
Mesquite, TX Photos
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Rankings for Mesquite in Texas
Map Of Mesquite, TX
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Population over time in Mesquite
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 142,429 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 144,250 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 144,118 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 143,771 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 143,584 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 142,552 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 141,201 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 139,615 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 137,966 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 135,921 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mesquite
| Race | Mesquite | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.6% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 25.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 42.6% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mesquite
| Gender | Mesquite | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mesquite for adults over 25
| Education | Mesquite | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mesquite, Texas
| Income | Mesquite | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
