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Mendota

Minnesota · 198 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Mendota has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
+1%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
501171842513181990201020202024Mendota
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,532
+48%since 2000
from $26,745 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+146%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(182)
Black1.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(175)
Black1.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7)
Asian2%(4)
Other3.8%(8)
Diversity Score25.5%(51)
Diversity Score
26
+384%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendota, Minnesota?

Mendota, Minnesota has about 198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendota, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mendota, Minnesota earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendota, Minnesota expensive?

In Mendota, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $212,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Mendota, Minnesota?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mendota, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendota, Minnesota?

About 7.8% of people in Mendota, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendota, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendota, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 175 percent over that period.

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