Mesquite Creek, AZ Demographics

A map of Mesquite Creek's Population by Race

Mesquite Creek, Arizona has an estimated population of 548, a dramatic increase from the 403 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% White, 23.2% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, 2.6% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mesquite Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mesquite Creek has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mesquite Creek, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mesquite Creek is ranked the 273rd most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mesquite Creek was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mesquite Creek's White Population

374 residents of Mesquite Creek, or 68.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mesquite Creek is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Mesquite Creek ranks 165th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. White residents' share of Mesquite Creek's population has decreased from 72.7% to 68.2%.

Mesquite Creek is more White than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (17.4% White), and Arizona Village (40.4% White). Mesquite Creek is less White than neighboring Fort Mohave (74.3% White), Willow Valley (94.7% White), and Mohave Valley (79.5% White).

Mesquite Creek's Black Population

15 residents of Mesquite Creek, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mesquite Creek is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Mesquite Creek ranks 189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 650.0%. Black residents' share of Mesquite Creek's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.7%.

Mesquite Creek is more Black than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Black), Fort Mohave (0.3% Black), Willow Valley (0% Black), Mohave Valley (0% Black), and Arizona Village (1% Black).

Mesquite Creek's Asian Population

14 residents of Mesquite Creek, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mesquite Creek is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Mesquite Creek ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 14. Asian residents' share of Mesquite Creek's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.6%.

Mesquite Creek is more Asian than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Asian), Fort Mohave (2.3% Asian), Willow Valley (0% Asian), Mohave Valley (0.4% Asian), and Arizona Village (0% Asian).

Mesquite Creek's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Mesquite Creek, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mesquite Creek is lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mesquite Creek ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 176.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Mesquite Creek's population has increased from 11.4% to 23.2%.

Mesquite Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (10.9% Hispanic), Fort Mohave (17.8% Hispanic), Willow Valley (4.7% Hispanic), and Mohave Valley (16.6% Hispanic). Mesquite Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Arizona Village (28.5% Hispanic).

Mesquite Creek's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Mesquite Creek, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mesquite Creek is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mesquite Creek ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mesquite Creek's population has decreased from 9.2% to 1.1%.

Mesquite Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Mohave (0.6% Native American/Other), Willow Valley (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mohave Valley (0.4% Native American/Other). Mesquite Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (71.7% Native American/Other), and Arizona Village (25.7% Native American/Other).

Mesquite Creek's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Mesquite Creek, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mesquite Creek is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mesquite Creek ranks 36th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mesquite Creek's population has decreased from 6.2% to 2.2%.

Mesquite Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Multiracial), and Willow Valley (0.1% Multiracial). Mesquite Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Mohave (4.6% Multiracial), Mohave Valley (3.1% Multiracial), and Arizona Village (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.