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Mendota Heights

Minnesota · 11,475 residents (2025 est.) · 9.075 sq mi
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#266Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.4%#315Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.8%
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Mendota Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,768. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $520,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,612
+2%since 2000
from 11,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+13%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,475 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Mendota Heights
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(620)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(549)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(738)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.5%(983)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(390)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(893)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(1,412)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(1,138)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(1,832)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.5%(1,798)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(1,091)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(168)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,768
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,155 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,329
+84%since 2000
from $39,407 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$520,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,631
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $840 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+8%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(10,816)
Black0.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(203)
Asian1.8%(203)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(9,173)
Black0.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(450)
Asian4.7%(545)
Other11.6%(1,350)
Diversity Score
45
+124%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(194)
Chilean0.5%(62)
Ecuadorian0.3%(36)
Puerto Rican0.2%(29)
Spaniard0.2%(18)
Colombian0.1%(17)
Salvadoran0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino1.4%(165)
Vietnamese1.3%(155)
Japanese0.4%(42)
Chinese0.3%(34)
Korean0.3%(32)
Pakistani0.2%(28)
Asian Indian0.2%(18)
Hmong0.1%(15)
Bangladeshi0.1%(15)
Thai0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German32.6%(3,784)
Irish18.7%(2,171)
English10.1%(1,171)
Norwegian7.4%(857)
Swedish5.8%(678)
Polish4.7%(541)
Somali3.4%(390)
American3.3%(385)
Italian2.6%(306)
Scottish2.3%(265)
Czech2.2%(261)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
French2.1%(248)
Russian1.7%(193)
Austrian1.6%(191)
Swiss1.4%(164)
Finnish1.2%(139)
Danish0.9%(106)
Arab0.7%(77)
Dutch0.6%(69)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(63)
Belgian0.5%(60)
Lithuanian0.4%(42)
Lebanese0.4%(41)
Welsh0.3%(39)
British0.3%(37)
Palestinian0.3%(36)
Iranian0.3%(33)
Greek0.3%(31)
Romanian0.3%(30)
West Indian0.2%(29)
Jamaican0.2%(29)
Slovene0.2%(28)
Slovak0.1%(17)
Ukrainian0.1%(17)
Hungarian0.1%(13)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Croatian0.1%(8)
Serbian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(1,225)
Married62.8%(2,928)
Widowed2%(95)
Divorced8.8%(411)
Women 15+
Never married27.3%(1,377)
Married56.9%(2,873)
Widowed6.7%(340)
Divorced9%(456)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendota Heights, Minnesota?

Mendota Heights, Minnesota has about 11,612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendota Heights, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mendota Heights, Minnesota earns about $132,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendota Heights, Minnesota expensive?

In Mendota Heights, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $520,300, and the typical rent is about $1,631 a month.

How educated are people in Mendota Heights, Minnesota?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mendota Heights, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendota Heights, Minnesota?

About 2.8% of people in Mendota Heights, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendota Heights, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendota Heights, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,181 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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