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Mendon

Missouri · 171 residents · 0.179 sq mi
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Mendon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 8% 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 $45,600. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−18%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991351722082441990201020202024Mendon
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,187
−2%since 2000
from $14,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing32.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food16.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−51.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+180%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(169)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)
Diversity Score6.2%(11)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendon, Missouri?

Mendon, Missouri has about 171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendon, Missouri?

The typical household in Mendon, Missouri earns about $27,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendon, Missouri expensive?

In Mendon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $45,600, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Mendon, Missouri?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mendon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendon, Missouri?

About 20.4% of people in Mendon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendon, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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