Mesquite, Texas Income Statistics
Mesquite Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Mesquite Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Mesquite | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,469 | $78,939 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $47,880 | $56,913 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.8% | 13.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 6.0% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Mesquite is about 8% lower than in Texas. Income has been growing faster in Mesquite (4.6%/yr) than in Texas (4.6%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Mesquite earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Texas average of 13%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Mesquite, Texas grew by 42.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $72,469 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.6% per year.
Mesquite has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2010, at 0.3% lower. The gap has widened from 0.7% in 2009 to 9.9% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Mesquite
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 17,191 households (34.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 21.3% of households in Mesquite had an income under $35,000 and 15.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Mesquite has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (18.1% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (6.0% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,852 | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,560 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,379 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,935 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,213 | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,100 | 18.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,028 | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9,456 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,728 | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 3,007 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 50,258 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 6,743 residents (5.8% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 6.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.4% of Mesquite residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Mesquite has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (15.2% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (5.8% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 17,973 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 12,653 | 10.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8,539 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14,624 | 12.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11,185 | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17,739 | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18,166 | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9,172 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,743 | 5.8% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 116,793 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.4% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Mesquite
| Metric | Mesquite | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.532 | 0.570 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $53,344 | $66,147 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $46,951 | $53,058 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 12.0% | 19.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Mesquite, it is 0.532, lower than Texas's 0.570, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 14% more than women's income in Mesquite, Texas. Over a 35-year career, a 14% wage gap accumulates to roughly $223,755 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Mesquite, Texas has widened from about 4% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,794 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Mesquite | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.8% | 14.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 31 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 4,298 people are unemployed in Mesquite, Texas.
The average commute time in Mesquite is 31 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Texas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Mesquite, Texas has fallen from 7.4% to 5.4% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.9% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.4% in 2020.
Mesquite stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2023, starting 1.2 points lower, and rose above it in the latest figures (2024), at 0.2 points higher.
Mesquite, TX Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mesquite, TX compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 150,839 | $72,469 #1/2 | 4.6%/yr #2/2 | 5.4% #1/2 | 0.532 #1/2 |
| Balch Springs, TX | 32,011 | $66,753 | 6.7%/yr | 7.2% | 0.541 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mesquite, Texas has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Texas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Mesquite, Texas.
How Rich Is Mesquite, Texas?
Mesquite has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $72,469, about 8% lower than the Texas average of $78,939.
How fast is household income rising in Mesquite, Texas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Mesquite, Texas rose 43%, from $50,787 to $72,469. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Texas as a whole: +43% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Mesquite in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Mesquite, Texas was $71,207, up 4% from $68,722 in 2022. The Texas median that year was $76,528.
What was the median household income in Mesquite in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Mesquite, Texas was $61,210. By 2024 it had risen 18% to $72,469.
What is the Gini coefficient in Mesquite, Texas?
The Gini coefficient in Mesquite is 0.532. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Mesquite, Texas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Mesquite, Texas has widened from about 4% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,794 since 2009.
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