Mesquite
About Mesquite
Mesquite, Texas is a city with a rich history that is full of things to do. Mesquite has many different types of events and entertainment options throughout the year. Mesquite is a historic city, and the history and wealth of attractions are some of the key reasons that people are drawn to this area. While there are many sights to see in town, there are also many fun things to do outside of town as well. Mesquite, Texas is classified as a small city by the U.S. Census Bureau and covers a total area of 20.1 square miles (51 km2). The 2020 census recorded a population of 42,637 persons in 18,811 households.