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Mendon

Michigan · 881 residents · 0.978 sq mi
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Mendon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
881
−4%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+21%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7958438929419891990201020202024Mendon
2024815
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,034
+51%since 2000
from $17,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(880)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(829)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score11%(97)
Diversity Score
11
+63%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendon, Michigan?

Mendon, Michigan has about 881 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendon, Michigan?

The typical household in Mendon, Michigan earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendon, Michigan expensive?

In Mendon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Mendon, Michigan?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mendon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendon, Michigan?

About 8.3% of people in Mendon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendon, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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