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Mendota

Illinois · 7,372 residents · 5.126 sq mi
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Mendota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,372
+1%since 2000
from 7,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Mendota
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,278
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,835
+34%since 2000
from $17,731 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(5,849)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,320)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.7%(2,815)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(5,423)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(1,807)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0.5%(39)
Diversity Score49.3%(3,634)
Diversity Score
49
+27%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendota, Illinois?

Mendota, Illinois has about 7,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendota, Illinois?

The typical household in Mendota, Illinois earns about $49,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendota, Illinois expensive?

In Mendota, Illinois, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Mendota, Illinois?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mendota, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendota, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in Mendota, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendota, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendota, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 354 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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