Mesquite Creek, Arizona facts for kids
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Mesquite Creek, Arizona
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Location in Mohave County and the state of Arizona
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 Mesquite Creek, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Mesquite Creek, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,800 ft (549 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 403 |
| • Density | 394.32/sq mi (152.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
86440
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-46087 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853162 |
Mesquite Creek is a small place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that is not officially part of a city or town, but the United States Census Bureau collects information about it. In 2020, about 403 people lived there.
Where is Mesquite Creek?
Mesquite Creek is located in the western part of Mohave County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°57′58″N 114°34′4″W / 34.96611°N 114.56778°W.
It is next to another community called Fort Mohave to the north. The city of Bullhead City is about 15 miles (24 km) north. Needles, California is about 9 miles (14 km) south, across the Colorado River.
The United States Census Bureau says that Mesquite Creek covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Mesquite Creek?
The number of people living in Mesquite Creek has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 205 | — | |
| 2010 | 416 | 102.9% | |
| 2020 | 403 | −3.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 205 people living in Mesquite Creek. Most people were White (93%). A small number were Black, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people living in Mesquite Creek in 2000 was 64 years old. Many residents were older adults, with 45% being 65 years or older. Only a small percentage (6%) were under 18 years old.
