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Mesquite, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Starr
Area
 • Total 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
 • Land 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 479
 • Density 4,800/sq mi (1,800/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78584

Mesquite is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's not an officially incorporated city or town.

Mesquite was created from a part of the former Escobares CDP before the 2010 census. In 2010, its population was 505 people. By 2020, the population was 479.

Where is Mesquite Located?

Mesquite is located in southern Texas. Its exact coordinates are 26.402434 degrees North latitude and -98.980938 degrees West longitude. This places it in Starr County, which is near the border with Mexico.

Who Lives in Mesquite?

The population of Mesquite has changed a little over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 505
2020 479 −5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

Mesquite was officially recognized as its own CDP before the 2010 U.S. Census. It was formed from a section of the larger Escobares CDP. Another part of the original Escobares CDP became Old Escobares CDP.

Mesquite's Population in 2020

The U.S. Census looks at the different groups of people living in an area. In Mesquite, most residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.

Mesquite CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 22 10 4.36% 2.09%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.21%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 483 468 95.64% 97.70%
Total 505 479 100.00% 100.00%

Education in Mesquite

Students living in Mesquite attend schools that are part of the Roma Independent School District. The elementary school for this area is R. T. Barrera Elementary School. For high school, students go to Roma High School, which is the only high school in the district.

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