Demographics & People — Mendota, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,915 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,200 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,804 |
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| Family Households | 1,900 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4199 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,172 |
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| Black or African American | 88 |
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| Asian | 43 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,960 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,087 |
| Other groups | 2,037 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,575 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,448 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,334 |
| Irish | 951 |
| English | 443 |
| Italian | 373 |
| American | 313 |
| Polish | 216 |
Language
| English Only | 5,165 |
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| Spanish | 1,258 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,589 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 484 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,362 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mendota, Illinois.
