Mesquite, TX β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Dallas County Β· Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Mesquite based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Mesquite
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 75Income: 48Home Value: 23Safety: 100Education: 17Median Age: 56Climate: 50Cost of Living: 61

Quick Stats

Population

148,848

2023 ACS

Median Income

$71,843

2023

Median Home Value

$226,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,407

2023

Median Age

33.4

Unemployment

4.8%

Cost of Living Index

121.0

100 = national avg

Mesquite is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with a population of 148,848 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Mesquite is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Mesquite is $71,843, and the median home value is $226,500. The cost of living index is 121.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,407 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, and the median age is 33.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

148,848

Male

71,099

47.8%

Female

77,749

52.2%

Median Age

33.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

11.6%

High School or Higher

30.6%

Foreign Born

21.0%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

36.5%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.536

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

37.8%

Foreign Born

21.0%

White
37.8%
Black
24.7%
Asian
3.0%
Native American
1.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
20.9%
Other
12.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

44.7%

66,476 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

55.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
57,692 (86.8%)
Puerto Rican
1,222 (1.8%)
Cuban
1,389 (2.1%)
Dominican
28 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
1,740 (2.6%)
Guatemalan
1,015 (1.5%)
Colombian
134 (0.2%)
Honduran
757 (1.1%)
Ecuadorian
62 (0.1%)
Peruvian
24 (0.0%)
Other Hispanic
2,416 (3.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,520 (33.5%)
Chinese
233 (5.1%)
Filipino
1,766 (38.9%)
Vietnamese
715 (15.7%)
Korean
55 (1.2%)
Japanese
31 (0.7%)
Cambodian
16 (0.4%)
Thai
22 (0.5%)
Other Asian
188 (4.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
14 (31.1%)
Samoan
27 (60.0%)
Chamorro
9 (20.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Choctaw
21 (1.5%)
Other Native American
1,405 (98.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

137,548

English Only

58.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

50,165 speakers

Limited English

15.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
50,165 (36.5%)
Other Languages
1,756 (1.3%)
Tagalog
1,440 (1.0%)
Other Asian
1,423 (1.0%)
Vietnamese
704 (0.5%)
Arabic
599 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
246 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
205 (0.1%)
Chinese
177 (0.1%)
German
103 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

84.2%

Limited English Proficiency

15.8%

Spanish
39.0% limited English
Other Languages
8.9% limited English
Tagalog
44.3% limited English
Other Asian
38.4% limited English
Vietnamese
55.8% limited English
Arabic
19.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
64.4% limited English
Chinese
65.5% limited English
German
13.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
50.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,972

3.3% of population

Disability Rate

30.1%

1,497 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$45,482

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
25.5%
Vietnam
31.5%
Korea
5.7%
World War II
2.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.0%
35-54
26.6%
55-64
15.6%
65-74
27.3%
75+
19.4%

Male Veterans

4,458

89.7%

Female Veterans

514

10.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$45,482

Non-Veteran Income

$36,791

Difference

$8,691

23.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,497

Without Disability

3,475

Disability Rate

30.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

40,734

#1 Ancestry

English

5.2% (7,769)

#2 Ancestry

American

4.8% (7,138)

#3 Ancestry

German

4.1% (6,088)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
5.2%
American
4.8%
German
4.1%
Irish
4.0%
Sub-Saharan African
2.4%
Italian
1.0%
Scottish
0.8%
French
0.5%
European
0.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Dutch
0.5%
Arab
0.5%
Czech
0.4%
British
0.4%
Polish
0.3%
West Indian
0.3%
Norwegian
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%
Swedish
0.2%
Russian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

50,362

Family Households

36,811

73.1%

Married Couples

22,863

45.4%

Non-Family Households

13,551

26.9%

Single Mother Households

10,377

20.6%

Single Father Households

3,571

7.1%

Living Alone

11,879

23.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

34,515

In Married Couple

19,016

55.1%

With Single Mother

12,219

35.4%

With Single Father

3,280

9.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$78,402

Married Couple Income

$102,453

Single Mother Income

$49,096

Single Father Income

$67,752

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,668

Grandparents Responsible

1,769

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$71,843

-2% vs national

Per Capita Income

$29,291

-21% vs national

Poverty Rate

12.4%

-9% vs national

Gini Index

0.3861

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.8%

-8% vs national

SNAP Recipients

13.8%

of households

How Mesquite Compares

Mesquite vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Mesquite is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Mesquite. The median household income here is $71,843.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.1%
$25-50K
18.8%
$50-75K
20.1%
$75-100K
14.1%
$100-150K
20.2%
$150-200K
8.4%
$200K+
4.4%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

-6% vs TX avg

Labor Force

78,772

Employed

74,976

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

11.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

30.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.4

Work from Home

8.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

121.0

100 = national avg

+21.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$53,255

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$125,876

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
145.0
Food
104.9
Transportation
109.8
Healthcare
103.9
Utilities
112.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,648

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,931

per month

The median household income in Mesquite, TX is $71,843, which is 1.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $29,291. The poverty rate of 12.4% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3861, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 78,772. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 74.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 121.0, which is 21.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 145.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $53,255 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$50,000

Median List Price

N/A

Price Per Sq Ft

$72

Days on Market

13

Active Inventory

N/A

Zillow Home Value

$256,055

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,464

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

83.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 83.1%List Price ↓ 8.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

1

Homes Sold ↓ 99.2%New Listings ↓ 30.7%Pending ↓ 38.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$72

Sale $/SF ↓ 58.9%List $/SF ↓ 4.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Mesquite vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Mesquite is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$226,500

Median Rent

$1,407

Total Housing Units

53,968

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Owner Occupied

63.3%

Renter Occupied

36.8%

Median Property Tax

$3,572

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,350

Housing Types

Single Family
73.5%
Multi-Family
26.0%
Mobile Home
0.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,572

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.58%

of home value

Median Home Value

$226,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,538

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,572) by the median home value ($226,500). In Mesquite, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.58%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Mesquite, TX is $50,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 13 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $72. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,464/month. About 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1983. There are 53,968 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,572. The effective tax rate is 1.58%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.03

per 1,000 residents

+94% vs national

Property Crime Rate

29.76

per 1,000 residents

+73% vs national

Total Crimes

5,178

2024

Violent Clearance

44%

cases solved

Property Clearance

18%

cases solved

YoY Change

-1.8%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Mesquite Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Mesquite vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Mesquite is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 51.4%Property ↓ 26.8%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Mesquite police solve 100% of murder cases but only 8% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.04100.0%
RapeViolent600.4036.7%
RobberyViolent1200.8134.2%
Aggravated AssaultViolent5603.7645.5%
BurglaryProperty5833.928.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,92419.6522.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty9226.207.6%

Mesquite, TX reported 749 violent crimes and 4,429 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 residents is 93.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 44% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,924 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 69.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20247494,4295.0329.76
20237585,4235.1236.66
20226915,3714.6936.48
20217324,7755.3134.65
20206325,0004.4735.38
20196855,1974.7936.32
20185715,2433.9536.27
20176175,2644.2736.45
20166035,5344.1437.96
20154845,9213.3240.67

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

76.2

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

81.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

18.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

63.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$130.7M

Individual Assistance

$21.4M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $16.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’FloodMay 2024$10.1M$9.9M
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$2.7M$6.7M
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Tropical Storms Marco and Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020$5Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$101.8M$4.4M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hurricane Harvey β†’HurricaneAug 2017$2.8M$6K
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straigh… β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$5.5Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$6.6M$333K
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008$965Kβ€”
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008$40Kβ€”
Hurricane Gustav β†’HurricaneAug 2008$105Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireMar 2008β€”β€”
Hurricane Dean β†’HurricaneAug 2007β€”β€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat β†’FireJan 2006β€”β€”
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005$35K$2K
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia β†’OtherFeb 2003β€”β€”
Extreme Fire Hazards β†’FireSep 1999β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,427

Total Claims Paid

$68,241,853

Avg Claim Payout

$19,913

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

30

Federal Funding

$5,371,165

Properties Protected

128

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.93

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)10$192,744
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures3$133,568
601.1: Generators3$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$61,577
601.2: Generators - Regular1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Mesquite has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, heat wave, tornado. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 3,427 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $130,660,983 in public assistance recovery funding. $21,423,534 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 30 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

23.4%

12.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.0%

Arthritis

20.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

32.3%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.7%

Mesquite has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 23.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.2 mi

Dallas Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Dallas Regional Medical Center2.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale3.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
White Rock Medical Center8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe9.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Baylor University Medical Center11.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

152,020

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF MESQUITE152,0200

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

74.1%

-6% vs national

Public Transit

0.6%

-38% vs national

Work From Home

8.5%

-9% vs national

Carpool

15.0%

Walk / Bike

1.0%

combined

How Mesquite's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

11

2023

6-Year Avg

12

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

9

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231011011
20221112030
20211010030
20201616610
20191011330
20181010320

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Mesquite, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 74.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.5% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 15.0% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 11 traffic fatalities from 10 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.7%

of households

No Internet

5.6%

of households

Total Households

50,362

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.7%
Cellular Data Plan
88.7%
Satellite
9.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.8%
No Internet Access
5.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.6%

of households

Smartphone

92.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.1%

of households

Tablet

62.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.6%
Smartphone
92.2%
Desktop / Laptop
80.1%
Tablet
62.9%
Smartphone Only
10.2%
No Computer
3.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9Β’

per kWh

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6Β’

per kWh

-37% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1Β’

per kWh

-38% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+15% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Mesquite vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

152,020

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF MESQUITECommunityPurchased surface water152,0200

92.2% of households in Mesquite have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 152,020 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Mesquite is located in Dallas County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Mesquite.

Election Overview

Source: Dallas County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

511,118

60.2%

GOP Votes

322,569

38.0%

Total Votes

848,948

Margin

D+22.2%

Shift from 2020

R+9.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+22.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024511,118322,569848,94860.2%38.0%D+22.2
2020598,576307,076921,63865.0%33.3%D+31.6
2016458,845261,865750,64961.1%34.9%D+26.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Dallas County recorded 848,948 total votes. Democrats won the county with 60.2% of the vote compared to 38.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+22.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Dallas County has shifted 4.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: cityofmesquite.com

Submit a public records request to Mesquite β€” Uses CivicPlus Form Center.

Source: cityofmesquite.com

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

401

Total Assets

$182.2M

Total Income

$100.4M

Per 10K Residents

26.9

nonprofits

-39.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

11

Median Assets

$115K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
99
Human Services
42
Education
33
Recreation & Sports
19
Youth Development
16
Philanthropy
13
Animal-Related
10
Arts & Culture
9
Mental Health
9
Food & Agriculture
9
Housing & Shelter
6
Public Safety
6
Community Improvement
6
Public Benefit
6
Health Care
5
International
4
Unknown
3
Environment
2
Crime & Legal
2
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
95.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $174.2M of $182.2M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Mesquite

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
SSS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$118.1M$8.2M2018
DALLAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLEducation$13.4M$12.3M1959
PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS OF DALLAS APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING FUNDEducation$11.5M$3.5M2020
MEADOW OAKS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$9.5M$33.8M2014
SHARING LIFE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INCHuman Services$8.3M$28.2M2000
ADVANCEMENT RESOURCES INTERCULTURAL SIGNIFICANT EDUCATION ARISEEducation$7.7M$4.8M1998
ST PIUS X EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CENTERHuman Services$1.6M$542K2014
SHIVYOG USAReligion$1.5M$485K2018
AGAPE FULL GOSPEL MINISTRIES INCReligion$1.4M$101K2023
IGBO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAHuman Services$1.2M$712K2015
MESQUITE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.2M$978K2005
MESQUITE ARTS COUNCIL INCArts & Culture$902K$369K2023
ABATIX FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$875K$163K2020
HISTORIC MESQUITE INCArts & Culture$851K$259K1996
VALIANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICESMental Health$533K$1.2M2025
YOUNG LEADERS STRONG CITYEducation$512K$686K2020
MESQUITE FIRE FIGHTERS NON PROFIT CORPORATIONEducation$417K$87K1999
LIGHTHOUSE FOR NEW HOPEMental Health$372K$105K2002
ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHIDO GENETE TSIGE SAINT GEORGE CHURCHReligion$349K$188K2016
IETF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONScience & Tech$341K$423K2023
MESQUITE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$276K$58K1990
MESQUITE SOCCER ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$202K$231K2025
UA LOCAL 100 CHARITABLE FUNDEducation$136K$93K2023
WHITE HARVEST FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$121K$123K2021
YOUTH REVIVEHuman Services$115K$178K2015
SUNNYVALE RAIDERS YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$103K$136K2018
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOREDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIANSEducation$100K$29K2009
MESQUITE BASEBALL INCRecreation & Sports$93K$77K2002
ICPF INCInternational$70K$211K1997
NEW BEGINNINGS ORPHANAGESPhilanthropy$67K$195K2010
LIGHT ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT INCCommunity Improvement$61Kβ€”2000
UMUOKPU NENI ORGANIZATION IN DIASPORAArts & Culture$58K$46K2018
HEART OF COMPASSION MINISTRIES INCCrime & Legal$47K$126K2022
SCOTTIE KINGDOM RESCUE INCAnimal-Related$40K$52K2014
MESQUITE COMMUNITY THEATREArts & Culture$39K$91K1985
DAVID OMENUKOR FOUNDATION INCORPORATEDβ€”$20K$5K2016
MESQUITE POLICE ASSOCIATION CHARITIESPhilanthropy$18K$1.2M2019
NEW LIFE HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES INCReligion$15K$109K2023
CHILDRENS FOOD MINISTRY INCFood & Agriculture$15K$70K2019
ROYSE CITY HOMESCHOOL ACADEMYEducation$6K$20K2018
JOEL CRIBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEducation$6K$552021
MADD CHEERHuman Services$4K$191K2017
HUONG DI THE WAY OF VIETNAMESE FAMILY OF FAITH INCArts & Culture$2K$26K2006
VIETNAMESE MISSIONARY INSTITUTEYouth Development$2K$18K2014
READY 2 RESCUEAnimal-Related$1K$2K2014
NORTH MESQUITE CRIME STOPPERS INCUnknown$177$4K1997
POTEET HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB INCEducation$1$90K2023
HOPE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1$12011
BILL & LILLIE WHITE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1$12001

Mesquite, TX has 401 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $182.2M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 99 organizations. 11 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 26.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

684

Total Approved

$292.0M

Jobs Supported

5,141

Per 10K Residents

46.0

SBA loans

-53.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

120

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

83 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

656

Total Amount

$267.1M

Avg Loan

$407,189

Median Loan

$174,125

SBA Guaranteed

$198.9M(74%)

Jobs Supported

4,683

5044% of all loans

Loans

28

Total Amount

$24.9M

Avg Loan

$887,929

Median Loan

$786,000

7(a) β€” 96%504 β€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

88

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$79.9M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$907,898

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services97 loans
NAICS 81
$43.1M
Retail Trade92 loans
NAICS 44
$57.1M
Accommodation & Food Services84 loans
NAICS 72
$45.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance59 loans
NAICS 62
$18.4M
Construction52 loans
NAICS 23
$13.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mjt Llc1$4.5M
Mns Hotel Partners Llc1$4.4M
Swhc Inc1$4.2M
Foreign Autos Inc.2$3.8M
Towneast Realty Llc1$3.8M
Action Retail Construction Services Llc1$3.7M
Ozturk Inc1$3.4M
Diya Management Llc1$3.3M
Paragon Industries L.p.1$3.2M
Namnguyetjanet Llc1$3.2M

Mesquite, TX has received 684 SBA loans totaling $292.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 656 loans (96% of the total), supporting 4,683 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 28 loans totaling $24.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Mesquite is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 83 loans. That works out to 46.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

16

Total Population

661,059

Avg Median Income

$78,679

Avg Home Value

$260,100

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7504131,981$68,692$214,600$1,3687.9
7504363,733$75,454$253,300$1,46714.6
7508827,128$105,064$326,200$1,8999.3
7512677,116$104,001$337,200$1,93081.5
7514958,849$70,629$207,500$1,40816.0
7515063,023$65,985$221,000$1,38712.6
7518027,006$70,695$208,100$1,2497.8
7518128,018$107,266$273,700$1,96817.4
751828,069$157,500$540,500$1,21617.8
752107,458$28,739$110,800$9522.3
7521784,578$52,987$164,800$1,18927.8
7521822,028$109,677$476,000$1,6516.9
7522311,875$66,641$244,000$1,3633.1
7522757,087$59,395$203,000$1,27711.6
7522869,288$59,617$259,500$1,19611.4
7525323,822$56,519$121,400$1,33815.0

Mesquite, TX has 16 ZIP codes with a combined population of 661,059. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $78,679. The average median home value is $260,100. The average median monthly rent is $1,429.

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