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Mesquite (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Mesquite, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,170.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.34% (-13)
Growth Since 20207.4% (66)
Rank in State141th
Rank in Country15159th

The population of Mesquite, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 958. This is a decrease of -1.34% (-13 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Mesquite by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Mesquite by Age

Mesquite Population Pyramid 2022
Mesquite Median Age
63.1
Total
63.5
Male
52.7
Female
Mesquite Sex Ratio
52.8%
471
Male
47.2%
421
Female
Mesquite Age Dependency Ratio
25.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
11.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Mesquite Adults
816
Adults
(164 of whom are seniors) in Mesquite.

Population of Mesquite by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Mesquite

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • Overall Poverty Rate

  • Male Poverty Rate

  • Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Mesquite

While the overall poverty rate of Mesquite is , the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate () is generally lower than the male poverty rate ().

Language of Mesquite

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Mesquite

The most common language spoken in Mesquite is Spanish, with 80.38% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 12.78% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Mesquite by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Mesquite, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Mesquite by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree617.48%
Bachelors Degree384.66%
Associates Degree00%
Some College00%
High School Graduate28234.56%
9th to 12th Grade293.55%
Less Than 9th Grade40649.75%

Earnings Statistics of Mesquite by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$0

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$41,543

Average Female