Mesquite, NV Demographics

A map of Mesquite's Population by Race

Mesquite, Nevada had a population of 20,471 in 2020. It was 71.7% White, 1.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 21.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 133 places in Nevada, Mesquite is the 18th 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

14,674 residents of Mesquite identify as White, or 71.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Mesquite considerably larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Mesquite is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more White than neighboring Bunkerville (67.3% White), Scenic (64% White), and Littlefield (66.4% White). Mesquite is less White than neighboring Beaver Dam (75.7% White), and Moapa Valley (83.8% White).

Mesquite's Black Population

204 residents of Mesquite identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mesquite slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Mesquite is ranked #38 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more Black than neighboring Bunkerville (0.7% Black), Scenic (0.3% Black), Beaver Dam (0.5% Black), and Moapa Valley (0.5% Black). Mesquite is less Black than neighboring Littlefield (2% Black).

Mesquite's Asian Population

358 residents of Mesquite identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mesquite slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Mesquite is ranked #43 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more Asian than neighboring Bunkerville (0.6% Asian), Scenic (0.5% Asian), Littlefield (1.6% Asian), Beaver Dam (0.2% Asian), and Moapa Valley (0.8% Asian).

Mesquite's Hispanic Population

4,411 residents of Mesquite identify as Hispanic, or 21.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mesquite slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Mesquite is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more Hispanic than neighboring Beaver Dam (19.2% Hispanic), and Moapa Valley (10.2% Hispanic). Mesquite is less Hispanic than neighboring Bunkerville (26.4% Hispanic), Scenic (32.6% Hispanic), and Littlefield (26.2% Hispanic).

Mesquite's Native American/Other Population

239 residents of Mesquite identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mesquite roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Mesquite is ranked #100 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bunkerville (0% Native American/Other), Scenic (1.1% Native American/Other), Littlefield (0.8% Native American/Other), and Moapa Valley (0.8% Native American/Other). Mesquite is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaver Dam (1.9% Native American/Other).

Mesquite's Multiracial Population

585 residents of Mesquite identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mesquite roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Mesquite is ranked #103 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mesquite is more Multiracial than neighboring Scenic (1.4% Multiracial), and Beaver Dam (2.4% Multiracial). Mesquite is less Multiracial than neighboring Bunkerville (5.1% Multiracial), Littlefield (3.1% Multiracial), and Moapa Valley (3.9% Multiracial).

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