Mesquite, NV Demographics

A map of Mesquite's Population by Race

Mesquite, Nevada has an estimated population of 22,059, an increase from the 20,471 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 24.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mesquite, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mesquite is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mesquite, that probability was 43.8% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mesquite is ranked the 17th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 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 was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mesquite's White Population

15,602 residents of Mesquite, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mesquite is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Mesquite ranks 83rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Mesquite's population has decreased from 71.7% to 70.7%.

Mesquite is more White than neighboring Littlefield (0% White), and Beaver Dam (49.3% White). Mesquite is less White than neighboring Bunkerville (100% White), Scenic (93.4% White), and Moapa Valley (82% White).

Mesquite's Black Population

121 residents of Mesquite, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mesquite is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Mesquite ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Mesquite's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Mesquite is more Black than neighboring Bunkerville (0% Black), Scenic (0% Black), Littlefield (0% Black), Beaver Dam (0% Black), and Moapa Valley (0.1% Black).

Mesquite's Asian Population

353 residents of Mesquite, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mesquite is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Mesquite ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Mesquite's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Mesquite is more Asian than neighboring Bunkerville (0% Asian), Scenic (0% Asian), Littlefield (0% Asian), Beaver Dam (0% Asian), and Moapa Valley (0.4% Asian).

Mesquite's Hispanic Population

5,440 residents of Mesquite, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mesquite is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Mesquite ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mesquite's population has increased from 21.5% to 24.7%.

Mesquite is more Hispanic than neighboring Bunkerville (0% Hispanic), Scenic (6.6% Hispanic), and Moapa Valley (11.3% Hispanic). Mesquite is less Hispanic than neighboring Littlefield (68.6% Hispanic), and Beaver Dam (50.7% Hispanic).

Mesquite's Native American/Other Population

155 residents of Mesquite, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mesquite is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Mesquite ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mesquite's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Mesquite is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bunkerville (0% Native American/Other), Scenic (0% Native American/Other), and Beaver Dam (0% Native American/Other). Mesquite is less Native American/Other than neighboring Littlefield (31.4% Native American/Other), and Moapa Valley (0.9% Native American/Other).

Mesquite's Multiracial Population

388 residents of Mesquite, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mesquite is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Mesquite ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mesquite's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Mesquite's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.8%.

Mesquite is more Multiracial than neighboring Bunkerville (0% Multiracial), Scenic (0% Multiracial), Littlefield (0% Multiracial), and Beaver Dam (0% Multiracial). Mesquite is less Multiracial than neighboring Moapa Valley (5.2% 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.