Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite: The ninth most populous city in Texas. It is located in Dallas County, Texas. Mesquite is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Mesquite Arts Center and the Mesquite Historical Museum.
About
Mesquite is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 139,824 and a population density of 1,139 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 138,916 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1877.
The Mesquite area was first settled by the Van Der Stucken family in the early 1840s. By the late 1800s, small communities had formed around farmland and the Texas & Pacific Railway. Mesquite was officially established in 1887 and saw growth as a rural farming hub for cotton, corn, and cattle.
Rapid suburban expansion came after World War II with affordable housing attracting middle class families. Mesquite benefited from its proximity to Dallas and connection to highways like I-30. This drove huge population and economic growth through the 1970s.
Key Facts About Modern Mesquite
Here are some key details about Mesquite today:
- Population: Around 139,824 residents as of 2019, making it the 16th largest city in Texas.
- Economy: Major employers include United Parcel Service, AT&T, Dallas Regional Medical Center and Mesquite Independent School District. The city also has a robust retail and entertainment sector.
- Neighborhoods: Popular areas include Downtown Mesquite, South Mesquite, the Parks at Windmill Hill and Trickel Creek Estates. There's a mix of suburban neighborhoods, retail corridors, and industrial zones.
- Parks and Rec: Mesquite has over 1,800 acres of park land featuring playgrounds, sports fields, golf courses, trails, and recreation centers.
- Attractions: Mesquite is home to Town East Mall, Mesquite Arena, Hawaiian Falls Waterpark, and Rutherford Pool Playground. Annual events include the Mesquite Pro Rodeo and hot air balloon festivals.
With a diverse economy and family-friendly amenities, Mesquite continues to thrive as an attractive Dallas suburb.
Quick Facts about Mesquite
| Population : | 138,916 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Dallas County |
| Postal code : | 75149, 75150, 75180, 75181, 75185, 75187 |
| Area : | 122.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 495 feet / 151 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:49:16 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mesquite is located at 32°46'0"N 96°35'57"W (32.7668000, -96.5991600).
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Official website of Mesquite
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mesquite decreased by 0.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 139,824 | - | census |
| 2011 | 141,520 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 143,365 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 143,604 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 144,508 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 144,988 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 144,681 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 144,218 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 142,520 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 140,937 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 138,916 | -1.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,464 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,385 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,743 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,378 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 27.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 265 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
Mesquite zip code is 75149.
County name: Dallas, County
fips: 48113
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $203,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,459 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $493 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $957 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,148 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,832 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,803 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 889,760 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 279,148 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $51,608 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,645 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,609 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 651 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 476 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 492 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,767.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.94 |
People born in Mesquite (30)
People born in Mesquite, including singer-songwriter, and actress Taylor Parks, choreographer Zach Woodlee, football player Ashlan Davis, .
List
- G. J. Kinne (American football player) he was born in 01/12/1988
- Nikki Washington (football player and coach) she was born in 01/08/1988
- Ray Cunningham (American baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1905
- Taylor Lipsett (American ice sledge hockey player) he was born in 20/01/1987
- Todd Graham (American football player and coach) he was born in 05/12/1964
- Turkey Gross (American baseball player) he was born in 21/02/1896
- Bradlee Baladez (American soccer player) he was born in 08/08/1991
- Cindy Burkett (Texas businesswoman and politician) she was born in 13/09/1958
- Alyssa Edwards (American drag queen) he was born in 16/01/1980
- Kolton Browning (American Football Quarterback) he was born in 17/10/1990
- Skye Dawson (American football player) he was born in 02/12/1990
- Taylor Gabriel (American football player) he was born in 17/02/1991
- Lauren Stephens (American cyclist) she was born in 28/12/1986
- Trevone Boykin (American football player) he was born in 22/08/1993
- Craig Wayne Boyd (American Country singer-songwriter) he was born in 31/12/1978
- Malik Jefferson (American football player) he was born in 15/11/1996
- Anthony Manning (US association football player) he was born in 04/09/1992
- JaCorey Shepherd (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 29/03/1993
Schools in Mesquite
College & universities near Mesquite, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455327 | Hands on Therapy | Mesquite (TX) | 75149 |
| 478014 | National American University-Mesquite | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-5628 |
| 475750 | Carrington College-Mesquite | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-6509 |
| 224271 | Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | Dallas (TX) | 75227-4314 |
| 224572 | Eastfield College | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-2099 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mesquite, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mesquite
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mesqu Post Office | Mesquite (TX) | 75149 |
| Balch Spring Post Office | Balch Springs (TX) | 75180 |
| North Mesqu Post Office | Mesquite (TX) | 75150 |
| Parkdal Post Office | Dallas (TX) | 75227 |
| Pleasant Grov Post Office | Dallas (TX) | 75217 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mesquite , Nevada city in Nevada with a population of 20,438 people.
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Irving | 240,916 | The third most populous city in Texas. |
| Grand Prairie | 195,272 | The ninth most populous city in Texas. |
| Carrollton | 139,892 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Richardson | 121,112 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Rowlett | 68,388 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| DeSoto | 52,910 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Farmers Branch | 51,373 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Cedar Hill | 47,820 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Coppell | 40,958 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Lancaster | 39,265 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Duncanville | 38,189 | City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States |
| Sachse | 25,964 | City in Texas, United States |
| University Park | 24,885 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Balch Springs | 24,831 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Seagoville | 17,178 | City in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Mesquite distances to largest Texas cities
