This was 24.9 percent lower than the state average of 37 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 892.
46.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mesquite for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 435 | 53.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 282 | 34.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 0 | 0 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 4.7 |
| Master's degree | 61 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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