History of Mesquite, Nevada
Mesquite is a city in Clark County, Nevada|Clark County, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the Arizona state line and 77 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas. As of the United States Census, 2000|2000 federal census, it had a population of 9,389, with a 2005 United States Census Bureau|census estimate of 13,523. Furthermore, Clark County, Nevada|Clark County Comprehensive Planning department estimates a population of 18,012 as of July 1,2006.[http://www.co.clark.nv.us/comprehensive_planning/Advanced/Demographics/2006PopulationEstimate/2006PlacePopulation.pdf Clark County Demographic Department]
The city is located in the Virgin River valley. At various times it has boomed as a casino and resort getaway and retirement community.
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