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Mentor

Minnesota · 104 residents · 1.905 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $61,700. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104
−31%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
56.0
+14%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
731221722212711990201020202024Mentor
2024131
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(5)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 141.9%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.8%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.6%(10)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(11)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(14)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.2%(20)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.3%(19)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.5%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,465
+50%since 2000
from $12,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
28.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(2)
Salvadoran1.4%(2)
Ancestry
Norwegian53.7%(79)
German11.6%(17)
French9.5%(14)
Russian8.8%(13)
Swedish8.2%(12)
Irish4.8%(7)
Italian4.8%(7)
American2.7%(4)
Czech1.4%(2)
English1.4%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Danish0.7%(1)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Russian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−14%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.2%
−72.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.7%(18)
Married43.1%(28)
Widowed1.5%(1)
Divorced27.7%(18)
Women 15+
Never married11.5%(6)
Married44.2%(23)
Widowed25%(13)
Divorced19.2%(10)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mentor, Minnesota?

Mentor, Minnesota has about 104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Mentor, Minnesota expensive?

In Mentor, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Mentor, Minnesota?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mentor, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mentor, Minnesota?

About 15.6% of people in Mentor, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mentor, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mentor, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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