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Mendota

Minnesota · 183 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Mendota has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−7%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+23%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
501171842513181990201020202024Mendota
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,748
+101%since 2000
from $26,745 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+115%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(8)
Asian2.7%(5)
Other5.4%(10)
Diversity Score28%(51)
Diversity Score
28
+430%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendota, Minnesota?

Mendota, Minnesota has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendota, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mendota, Minnesota earns about $49,821 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 $238,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Mendota, Minnesota?

About 31.9% 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 11.5% 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 111 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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