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Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the Arizona state line and 80 miles (124 km) northeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 9,389, with a 2006 census estimate of 14,799

The city is located in the Virgin River Valley. It's home to a growing retiree population, as well as several casino resorts and golf courses.

History

Mesquite was settled by early Mormon pioneers, who called it Mesquite Flat . The community was finally established on the third attempt after having been flooded out from the waters of the Virgin River. The name was later shortened to Mesquite and the city was incorporated in May 1984.

Mesquite, like nearby Bunkerville, had its origins in farming. The Peppermill casino, which opened in the 1970s, drove Mesquite’s diversified economy. In the mid-1990s, other casino resorts opened. Mesquite was marketed as a getaway from Las Vegas and a more laid-back gambling option for out-of-state visitors. Its population continues to grow steadily as it is impacted by the booms from nearby Las Vegas and St. George, Utah, which is another 40 miles northeast on Interstate 15.

Geography

Mesquite is located at 36°48′9″N 114°4′56″W  /  36.8025°N 114.08222°W  / 36.8025; -114.08222 (36.802582, -114.082168).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 sq mi (40.5 km²). Land comprises 15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²), and 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) of it (2.17%) is water.

Mesquite is the easternmost city in the United States in the Pacific Time Zone. (West Wendover, Nevada observes Mountain Time.)

Demographics

As of 2008, the population was 19,754. As of the census of 2000, there were 9,389 people, 3,498 households, and 2,571 families residing in the city. The population density was 613.3/sq mi (236.8/km²). There were 4,442 housing units at an average density of 290.1/sq mi (112.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.75% of the population.

There were 3,498 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. Of all households, 20.4% were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,392, and the median income for a family was $42,941. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $24,402 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,191. About 6.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education is provided by the Clark County School District. There are four schools in the valley:

Until 2002, when the new middle school was finished, Virgin Valley High School included grades 7 through 12.

Media

In 1987, Virgin Valley’s first newspaper, The Desert Echo , began distribution out of a local home on Riverside Road. The Desert Valley Times emerged by 1995, and The Desert Echo merged with The Desert Valley Times in 1998. By this time, St. George-based The Spectrum bought and distributed The Desert Valley Times .

In 2006, Mesquite Media Group (MMG) was formed by founding partners Cindi Delaney, Sue Hurley, and Morris Workman. MMG started MesquiteLocalNews.com in early 2006, the community's first daily internet newspaper with current news published daily. The company started RadioMesquite.com , the community's first internet radio station. In September 2006, MMG started publishing the Mesquite Local News , a weekly print newspaper that is distributed each Thursday. MMG partnered with the Media Alliance Group (MAG) that same month to create and publish the first edition of "Mesquite Lifestyle Magazine," the city's first bi-monthly glossy magazine. MMG sold their interest in the magazine to MAG in November 2007.

Casinos

Mesquite is home to several casinos including: Virgin River Casino, CasaBlanca, Eureka Casino Hotel, and Stateline Casino and Motel.

Attractions

The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum has exhibits about area pioneers and local history. The museum building, built in 1940, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Mesquite is a stopping point for those traveling along I-15 between Salt Lake City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Mesquite Airport provides facilities for general aviation and skydiving.

References

1. ^ VisitMesquite.com > Visit Mesquite, Nevada: Official Site
2. ^ Advertising | Ads | Advertising Agencies | Campaigns | News: Adweek
3. ^ "Subcounty population estimates: Nevada 2000-2006" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2007-06-28 . http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2006_32.csv . Retrieved 2008-05-28 .  
4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03 . http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html . Retrieved 2008-01-31 .  
5. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau . http://factfinder.census.gov . Retrieved 2008-01-31 .  

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