As of 2026 the population of Mesquite, TX is 157,959. The population is expected to grow to 163,556 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.70%.
The median age of Mesquite, TX residents is 34.
The diversity index of Mesquite, TX is 88.1, meaning that there is a 88% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Mesquite, TX is $94,418 and projected to be $108,438 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,852, projected to be $36,797 in 2031. 2.05% of households – 3,236 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $710,177 and the average disposable income is $75,758.
There are 56,235 housing units in Mesquite, TX; 31,399 are owner-occupied, 21,780 are rented, and 3,056 are vacant. The average home value is $337,624, with 3,027 homes built in 2010 or later, and 543 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 3,980 businesses in Mesquite, TX, employing 51,395 workers and pulling from a labor force of 71,915 age 16 and above. 11,224 workers commute into Mesquite, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
60,502 residents both live and work in/around Mesquite, TX. The average travel time is 32.1 minutes. 1.47% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.79% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 51,194 drive alone, 11,743 carpool, and 445 take public transportation. 1,120 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 7,183 residents work from home.
31,859 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,537 have associates degrees, 15,202 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,292 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
