Mesquite, NV Profile
Mesquite, NV, population 17,209, is located
in Nevada's Clark county,
about 69.4 miles from Sunrise Manor and 71.9 miles from North Las Vegas.
Through the 90's Mesquite's population has grown by about 402%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Mesquite has grown by about 44%. Since 2005 Mesquite's population has grown by about 27%.
Mesquite's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Nevada's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Mesquite tend to be much lower than Nevada's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 51% |
| Females | 49% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 80% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 17% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 9,448 | N/A |
| 2001 | 10,433 | 9.99% |
| 2002 | 11,305 | 8.36% |
| 2003 | 11,861 | 4.92% |
| 2004 | 12,603 | 6.26% |
| 2005 | 13,510 | 7.20% |
| 2006 | 14,792 | 9.49% |
| 2007 | 15,605 | 5.50% |
| 2008 | 16,528 | 5.91% |
| 2009 | 17,209 | 4.12% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $40,392 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 172 |
| 2002 | 137 |
| 2003 | 155 |
| 2004 | 114 |
| 2005 | 214 |
| 2006 | 222 |
| 2007 | 134 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 160 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 2003 |
1 | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| 2004 |
0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| 2006 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 7 | 21 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,718 |
| 2002 | 2,242 |
| 2003 | 2,342 |
| 2004 | 2,445 |
| 2005 | 2,740 |
| 2006 | 2,576 |
| 2007 | 2,874 |
| 2008 | 2,240 |
| 2009 | 1,392 |
| 2010 | 1,401 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
32 |
109 |
29 |
| 2002 |
17 |
173 |
39 |
| 2003 |
10 |
228 |
34 |
| 2004 |
4 |
257 |
39 |
| 2005 |
18 |
287 |
53 |
| 2006 |
15 |
290 |
55 |
| 2007 |
32 |
374 |
44 |
| 2008 |
42 |
292 |
35 |
| 2009 |
50 |
177 |
16 |
| 2010 |
47 |
189 |
18 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,608 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 14.6 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.3 Square Miles |
