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Mesquite, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
675
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
824
ZIP codes
0
Mesquite and its ZIP codes
Mesquite at a glance
- Mesquite is about 47 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,692 a year, 10% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (61% below New Mexico).
Local data for Mesquite, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mesquite, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,692
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$96,400
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
63.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (675).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Mesquite.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.86B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Mesquite, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Mesquite, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mesquite, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.4%
U.S. 11.1% +20.3 pts
Cities near Mesquite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.3 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.4 |
| San PabloCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| TortugasCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| University ParkCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ChamberinoCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.1 |
| MesillaTown | 9.9 mi | 5.7 |
| AnthonyCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Las CrucesCity | 12 mi | 76.9 |
| FairacresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Anthony, TXTown | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| La UnionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Vinton, TXVillage | 15 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mesquite, NM in?
- Mesquite is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Mesquite, NM?
- About 675 people live in Mesquite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mesquite?
- Nearby places include San Miguel (2.4 mi), Vado (3 mi), La Mesa (3.1 mi), San Pablo (7.4 mi), Berino (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023