Mesquite, NM cityscape

88048

Mesquite, NM

Total Population
3,211
Median Household Income
$45,247
Median Home Value
$98,700
Median Rent
$717

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,247
100% above state median
Home Value
$98,700
100.1% above state median
Rent
$717
100% above state median
Median Age
43.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mesquite, NM

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Poverty rate of 16.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,247
-39.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-152,963,292
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.49 people

Total Households
1,289
Family Households
33.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Agriculture
28.2%
#2 Industry
Mining
26.5%
#3 Industry
Construction
20.4%
Total Employed Residents:1,173

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.6%
37 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,404
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.7%
1,477 employed
Labor Force
1,559
82 unemployed
Median Age
43.4 years
Per Capita Income
$21,736
Poverty Rate
16.8%

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