Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mesquite, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

149,299

Median Agei

32.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

44%65,677

Black

26.8%40,081

White

22.5%33,645

Two or More

3.3%4,882

Asian

3%4,463

Other

0.2%324

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%170

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%57

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%4,809

High School Diploma

25%23,303

Some College (<1 yr)

8%7,474

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%14,455

Associate's Degree

7.6%7,119

Bachelor's Degree

13%12,118

Master's Degree

5.1%4,729

Professional Degree

0.5%420

Doctorate

1.1%996

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,700

Median Renti

$1,513

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.8%31,501

Renter-Occupied

37.2%18,670

Total Units

53,953

Homeownership

62.8%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

414

$500–$750

287

$750–$1,000

570

$1,000–$1,250

3,915

$1,250–$1,500

3,817

$1,500–$2,000

5,799

$2,000+

3,502

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%939

2010–2019

3.9%2,088

2000–2009

9.9%5,341

1990–1999

15.5%8,369

1980–1989

28.5%15,364

1970–1979

16.2%8,735

1960–1969

11.9%6,418

1950–1959

10.4%5,586

1940–1949

1.1%570

1939 or earlier

1%543

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.5%28,866

Utility Gas

41%20,584

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%304

No Fuel

0.4%205

Solar

0.3%155

Wood

0.1%32

Other

0%21

Fuel Oil

0%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,537

Mean Household Incomei

$87,895

Per Capita Incomei

$29,877

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

78,833

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,368

Residentsi

6,958

Avg. Tenant Renti

$626/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2,222 homes80% occupied$636/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 890 homes99% occupied$367/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,537/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

71.8%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

21.5%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

5.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

93.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94.3% of subsidized households are minority

16.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31,22420.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

19,840

India

1,153

Philippines

1,091

Guatemala

573

China

153

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

74,555

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

4,551(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.5%Insured

21.5%Uninsured