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Sunday, July 5th

Sunday Bible Study

when:8:45am, Mesquite, NV from:Mesquite Lutheran Church

Sunday School

when:8:45am, Mesquite, NV from:Mesquite Lutheran Church

Sunday Worship Service

when:10:00am, Mesquite, NV from:Mesquite Lutheran Church

Morning Worship Service

when:10:45am, Mesquite, NV from:First Baptist Church Mesquite
Thursday, July 9th Sunday, July 12th

Sunday Bible Study

when:8:45am, Mesquite, NV from:Mesquite Lutheran Church

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Mesquite Nevada Shortsales - Golfcourse Views on Falcon Glenn home for sale

from:Mesquite Nevada Real Estate

Mesquite NV has many subdivisions with homes for sale on golf courses.  This home at 846 Falcon Glenn Dr is in the Falcon Glenn golf course community on the north side of Mesquite...

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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

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Nevada 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events


Nevada Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Sagebrush Quilter's Annual 4th of July Quilt Show, Ely, NV - July 4, 2009
July 4th Fireworks,...

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Highland Fairways Home for Sale OPEN HOUSE - Mesquite NV 55 + community

from:Mesquite Nevada Real Estate

Gated community gates will be open to gain entrance to the Open House in this Highland Fairways Home for Sale in North Mesquite Nevada at 453 Chalet Drive.  This is your chance to...

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Thankful Thursday - Mikey is getting better - Stop and smell the flowers!

from:Mesquite Nevada Real Estate

My dog, Mikey, is getting better.  He got a bad case of heart worm disease while in Mississippi - the veterinarian here in Mesquite NV did not even know how to treat it - we don't...

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Sun City Mesquite Price Reduction - Prices of floorplans are lower than ever

from:Mesquite Nevada Real Estate

Sun City Mesquite announced on June 5 2009 that they have lowered the prices of all Sun City new homes for sale in Mesquite.  This age restricted 55 plus community in Mesquite has...

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An Invitation to our Mesquite Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Mesquite, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Mesquite area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Nevada’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Weekend Activities in and around Mesquite

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Mesquite organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Mesquite is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Mesquite area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

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Giving To Mesquite Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good


“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
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Mesquite Nevada Information: Mesquite, Nevada is part of CLARK County. Population for Mesquite from the last gathering is 19194. You can view Mesquite venues that host many Mesquite NV events every year. You can also research Mesquite Nevada homes for sale by visiting our Mesquite Nevada real estate guide. Mesquite Nevada has a latitude of 36.805 and a longitude of -114.072. Zip codes in Mesquite, NV include 89024 ... more Mesquite zips.

MESQUITE DATA CENTER

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Mesquite, NV
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Mesquite, NV was 9,389.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Mesquite was 4,782, which represents 50.9 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Mesquite, NV
There are an estimated 2,516 married men in the town. 67.6 percent of men over 15 years old in Mesquite are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Mesquite is 4,607 which is 49.1 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Mesquite, Nevada
There are an estimated 2,375 married women in the community. 64.4 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.


AGE

Median Age in Mesquite, NV
The median age of people living in Mesquite, NV was 39.5 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Mesquite was 752. There were 6,988 people above the age of 18, which represents 74.4 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 16.6 percent of the population (1,556) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.


RACE

One Race Percent in Mesquite, NV
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Mesquite, NV was 9,185.

White Population in Mesquite, NV
The estimated White population in the Mesquite community is 7,539, which is 80.3 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Mesquite, Nevada
The estimated Black/African American population is 61, which is 0.6 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Mesquite, NV
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Mesquite, NV was 92.

Asian Population in Mesquite, Nevada
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 119.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Mesquite, NV
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Mesquite was an estimated 7.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 1,367, while those of “two or more races” was 204 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Mesquite community was 2,324, or 24.8 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).


HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Mesquite, NV
The household population number in Mesquite was 9,319.

Group Quarters Population in Mesquite, NV
Group Quarters population in the community was 70.

Average Household Size in Mesquite, NV
The average household size in Mesquite is 2.66 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.08 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).


HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Mesquite, NV
At the time of the last census survey, there were 4,442 total housing units in Mesquite.

The number of occupied housing units was 3,498, or 78.7 of the total units in town. Of these, 2,232 were owner-occupied (63.8), and 1,266 were renter-occupied (36.2, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 944 vacant homes in Mesquite at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Mesquite, Nevada
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 1,810, with a median value in dollars of 133,500.

Monthly Owner Costs in Mesquite, NV
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $1,000 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Mesquite, average costs per month were $223 (national average was $295).


EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 4,926 people in the community had a high school degree, or 77.3 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Mesquite, Nevada
928 people in Mesquite also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 14.6 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).


MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Mesquite, NV
The number of Civilian Veterans in Mesquite was 1,390, or 19.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Mesquite, NV
In 2000, there were 1,732 people in Mesquite, NV listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Mesquite, NV
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 2,204 people in Mesquite who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 25.2 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.


LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Mesquite, Nevada
There were 3,990 in the labor force in Mesquite at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 54.5 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Mesquite was 12.1 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Mesquite, NV
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $40,392. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Mesquite, NV
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $42,941. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Mesquite, Nevada
Per capita income in Mesquite in the last full census was 20,191. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Mesquite numbered 163, or 6.2 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Mesquite, NV
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 959, or 10.2 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.