Mesquite

Mesquite is a suburban city east of Dallas, Texas. Most of the city lies in Dallas County, with a small portion extending into Kaufman County. Mesquite is bordered to the west by Dallas, to the north by Garland, to the northeast by Sunnyvale and Samuell Farm, to the south by Seagoville and Dallas, and to the southwest by Balch Springs. It is positioned along four major highways (Interstates 30, 635, and 20, and U.S. Route 80). The approximate latitude and longitude coordinates of Mesquite are 32° 46' N / 96° 35' W.

Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

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Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Mesquite is classified as a Town

Locations

  • Latitude
    32.76410990
    Longitude
    -96.59271500

Has Post Office

Yes

Is Incorporated

Yes

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Mesquite by the Numbers

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Population Counts

Mesquite
Pop. Year Source
150,108 2020 United States Census Bureau
140,594 2019 Texas Demographic Center
139,824 2010 United States Census Bureau
124,523 2000 United States Census Bureau
101,484 1990 United States Census Bureau
67,053 1980 United States Census Bureau
55,131 1970 United States Census Bureau
27,526 1960 United States Census Bureau
1,696 1950 United States Census Bureau
1,045 1940 United States Census Bureau
729 1930 United States Census Bureau
674 1920 United States Census Bureau
687 1910 United States Census Bureau
406 1900 United States Census Bureau
135 1890 United States Census Bureau