Demographics & People — Mesquite, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 148,848 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~150,300 |
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| Median Age | 32.9 |
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| Total Households | 50,362 |
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| Family Households | 36,811 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.94 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56,194 |
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| Black or African American | 36,831 |
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| Asian | 4,546 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 66,479 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 91,755 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 66,667 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 57,324 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 31,648 |
| American | 7,914 |
| English | 6,904 |
| German | 5,837 |
| Irish | 5,760 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 4,509 |
| Subsaharan African | 3,435 |
Language
| English Only | 80,618 |
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| Spanish | 50,165 |
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| Population 5+ | 137,548 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,219 |
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| Population 18+ | 107,533 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mesquite, Texas.
