Mesquite, NM Demographics

A map of Mesquite's Population by Race

Mesquite, New Mexico had a population of 984 in 2020. It was 5.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 92.4% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mesquite, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesquite is the 159th most populous. 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's White Population

55 residents of Mesquite identify as White, or 5.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Mesquite considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesquite is ranked #444 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more White than neighboring Vado (2.6% White), and Berino (0.7% White). Mesquite is less White than neighboring San Miguel (8.2% White), La Mesa (10% White), and San Pablo (27.9% White).

Mesquite's Black Population

0 residents of Mesquite identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mesquite roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesquite is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is less Black than neighboring San Miguel (0.1% Black), La Mesa (0.3% Black), Vado (0.3% Black), San Pablo (0.2% Black), and Berino (0.1% Black).

Mesquite's Asian Population

0 residents of Mesquite identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mesquite roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesquite is ranked #289 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is less Asian than neighboring San Miguel (0.2% Asian), and San Pablo (0.3% Asian).

Mesquite's Hispanic Population

909 residents of Mesquite identify as Hispanic, or 92.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mesquite considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesquite is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more Hispanic than neighboring San Miguel (90.7% Hispanic), La Mesa (88.6% Hispanic), and San Pablo (69.2% Hispanic). Mesquite is less Hispanic than neighboring Vado (96% Hispanic), and Berino (98.3% Hispanic).

Mesquite's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Mesquite identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mesquite slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesquite is ranked #291 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Miguel (0.3% Native American/Other), La Mesa (0.2% Native American/Other), Vado (0.8% Native American/Other), San Pablo (0.3% Native American/Other), and Berino (0.4% Native American/Other).

Mesquite's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Mesquite identify as Multiracial, or 0.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mesquite roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Mesquite is ranked #461 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is less Multiracial than neighboring San Miguel (0.5% Multiracial), La Mesa (0.9% Multiracial), San Pablo (2% Multiracial), and Berino (0.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.