Mesquite is a city located in Clark County, Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,389.
Geography
Mesquite is located at 36°48′9″ North, 114°4′56″ West (36.802582, -114.082168)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.5 km˛ (15.6 mi˛). 39.7 km˛ (15.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.17% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,389 people, 3,498 households, and 2,571 families residing in the city. The population density is 236.8/km˛ (613.3/mi˛). There are 4,442 housing units at an average density of 112.0/km˛ (290.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 80.30% White, 0.65% African American, 0.98% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 14.56% from other races, and 2.17% from two or more races. 24.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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History
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