Mesquite, TX Census Data
The 21st largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
Mesquite is the 21st largest city in Texas by population and ranks 42nd of 74 for median household income. With 148,848 residents, its poverty rate of 12.4% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
148,848
47.8% male · 52.2% female
Median Age
33.4
5.3 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$71,843
$6,695 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
16.5% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 80.9%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
At the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 21.4%
Broadband Access
96.6%
6.9% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$226,500
Median rent: $1,407 · 63% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor force participation: 66.6%
Per Capita Income
$38,481
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
4.6%
Disability rate: 12.2%
How Mesquite Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 21st of 74 | Top half |
| Highest Median Income | 42nd of 74 | Bottom half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 39th of 74 | Bottom half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 69th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Home Value | 45th of 74 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Mesquite, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mesquite, TX?
The population of Mesquite, TX is 148,848 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 33.4 years.
What is the median household income in Mesquite?
The median household income in Mesquite, TX is $71,843, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $38,481.
What is the poverty rate in Mesquite?
The poverty rate in Mesquite, TX is 12.4%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 21.4% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Mesquite residents have a college degree?
18.5% of adults (25+) in Mesquite hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 80.9% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Mesquite?
The median home value in Mesquite, TX is $226,500. Median rent is $1,407 per month, with 63% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Mesquite?
Mesquite's population is 37.8% White, 24.7% Black, 44.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.1% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Mesquite rank among Texas cities?
Mesquite is the 21st largest city in Texas by population, the 42nd highest for median household income, the 39th lowest for poverty rate, the 69th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Mesquite?
The unemployment rate in Mesquite, TX is 4.8%, with a labor force participation rate of 66.6%. Per capita income is $38,481.
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