Mesquite is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Dallas County with portions extending into Kaufman County. The population was 150,108 at the 2020 census, making it the 22nd-most populous city in Texas. Mesquite is positioned at the crossroads of four major highways, making locations such as downtown Dallas, Lake Ray Hubbard, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport accessible. According to legislative action, the city is the "Rodeo Capital of Texas". In 2016, Mesquite received a Playful City USA designation for the fourth year in a row. The city has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for over 25 years. The city of Mesquite holds the 10th-longest reign in all of Texas. The city of Mesquite is served by its own local airport, Mesquite Metro Airport. Companies and institutions with a major presence in the city are the United Parcel Service, AT&T, Charter Spectrum, Eastfield College, Ashley Furniture, and FedEx.

Country: United States
State: Texas
Counties: Dallas, Kaufman
Founded: May 1873
Incorporated: December 3, 1887
Named for: Mesquite Creek
Type: Council–manager
Population (2020): 150,108
Estimate (2023): 147,317
Rank: US: 185th, TX: 21st
Urban: 5,732,354 (US: 6th)
Metro: 8,100,037 (US: 4th)
ZIP Codes: 75149–75150, 75180–75182, 75185, 75187
Website: cityofmesquite.com
Official Website: https://www.cityofmesquite.com
Wikidata description: city in Dallas and Kaufman counties in Texas, United States
Wikidata id: Q51696
Wikidata label: Mesquite
Wikidata aliases: Array
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