Demographics & People — Mesquite, Nevada
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,314 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,900 |
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| Median Age | 63.4 |
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| Total Households | 9,505 |
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| Family Households | 6,608 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,531 |
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| Black or African American | 187 |
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| Asian | 389 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,068 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,412 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,218 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,600 |
| English | 4,009 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,596 |
| German | 2,969 |
| Irish | 1,823 |
| American | 1,004 |
| Italian | 723 |
| Norwegian | 672 |
Language
| English Only | 16,436 |
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| Spanish | 3,558 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,542 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,502 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,738 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mesquite, Nevada.
