Mesquite

Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Aerial view of Mesquite, New Mexico
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Mesquite is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 984 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,839 ft (1,170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Miguel, 2.4 miles SW.

About Mesquite

Mesquite is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mesquite had a population of 984. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$70,692
Median home value
$96,400
Median age
63.1
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Mesquite, NM population

Mesquite had 984 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census984
Density1,202 per sq mi (464 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mesquite at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyDoña Ana County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population984 (2020)
Land area0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Elevation3,839 ft (1,170 m)
Coordinates32.1670° N, 106.6885° W
ZIP code88048
Census code (GEOID)3548270

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mesquite

What county is Mesquite in?

Mesquite is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Mesquite, NM?

984 people lived in Mesquite at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mesquite, NM?

The ZIP code of Mesquite is 88048.

What is the elevation of Mesquite?

3,839 feet (1,170 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mesquite?

San Miguel (2.4 mi), La Mesa (3.2 mi), Vado (3.3 mi), San Pablo (7.2 mi), Berino (7.8 mi).

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