Mesquite, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mesquite, Texas is 148,848 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $71,843, the median home value is $226,500, and the median age is 33.4.
The population has grown 7.3% since 2010 (139,963 → 150,140).
148,848
Population
3031
People / sq mi
$71,843
Median Income
$226,500
Median Home Value
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Mesquite covers 49.1 sq mi of land at 3031 people per square mile.
About Mesquite, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Mesquite: a median age of 33.4, younger than the national median. With 148,848 residents, Mesquite is a city in Texas. It ranks #21 among cities in Texas by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $71,843 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.4%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $226,500, with typical rent around $1,407.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 18.5%, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Mesquite city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mesquite city had a population of 139,963 in 2010 and 150,140 in 2024, a 7.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 150,140 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.52%.
150,140
Population (2024)
139,963
Population (2010)
150,140
Peak (2024)
0.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 139,963 |
| 2011 | 141,520 |
| 2012 | 143,365 |
| 2013 | 143,604 |
| 2014 | 144,508 |
| 2015 | 144,988 |
| 2016 | 144,681 |
| 2017 | 144,218 |
| 2018 | 142,520 |
| 2019 | 140,937 |
| 2020 | 149,637 |
| 2021 | 147,737 |
| 2022 | 148,271 |
| 2023 | 149,026 |
| 2024 | 150,140 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.8% |
| Black or African American | 24.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,843
Median Household Income
$29,291
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$226,500
Median Home Value
$1,407
Median Rent
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.9%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
74.1%
Public Transit
8.5%
Work From Home
32.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.0%
Foreign Born
58.6%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
12.2%
With Disability
78.6%
Health Insurance
96.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.7% |
| Construction | 13.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.3% |
| Retail Trade | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Information | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Common questions about Mesquite, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Mesquite, Texas has a population of 148,848 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Mesquite, Texas is $71,843, with 11.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mesquite, Texas is $226,500, with median monthly rent at $1,407 and a homeownership rate of 63.3%.
The median age in Mesquite, Texas is 33.4 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has grown 7.3% since 2010 (139,963 → 150,140).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.