As of 2026 the population of Mesquite, TX is 155,857. The population is expected to grow to 159,611 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.48%.
The median age of Mesquite, TX residents is 34.
The diversity index of Mesquite, TX is 88.0, 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 $90,080 and projected to be $100,657 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,138, projected to be $33,744 in 2031. 1.68% of households – 2,611 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $654,089 and the average disposable income is $72,626.
There are 54,554 housing units in Mesquite, TX; 31,116 are owner-occupied, 21,007 are rented, and 2,431 are vacant. The average home value is $332,498, with 2,305 homes built in 2010 or later, and 561 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 3,995 businesses in Mesquite, TX, employing 47,341 workers and pulling from a labor force of 72,245 age 16 and above. 10,415 workers commute into Mesquite, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
61,574 residents both live and work in/around Mesquite, TX. The average travel time is 32.9 minutes. 1.68% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.37% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 53,520 drive alone, 10,869 carpool, and 403 take public transportation. 1,248 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6,130 residents work from home.
31,214 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 9,517 have associates degrees, 13,845 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,830 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-01-14
