Mesquite is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Dallas County with portions extending into Kaufman County. The population was 150,108 at the 2020 census, and making it the 22nd-most populous city in Texas. Mesquite is positioned at the crossroads of four major highways (Interstates 30, 635, 20, and U.S. Route 80), making locations such as downtown Dallas, Lake Ray Hubbard, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport accessible.
According to legislative action, the city is the "Rodeo Capital of Texas". In 2016, Mesquite received a Playful City USA designation for the fourth year in a row. The city has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for over 25 years. The city of Mesquite holds the 10th-longest...
| Ethnicity | Mesquite | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 25.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 42.6% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Mesquite | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Education | Mesquite | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 30% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 25% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |