Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mendota Heights, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#28/210 Home Value

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,612

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%9,173

Two or More

10.8%1,250

Asian

4.7%545

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%450

Black

0.8%94

Other

0.8%90

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%86

High School Diploma

7.3%606

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%512

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%713

Associate's Degree

7.3%612

Bachelor's Degree

36.2%3,020

Master's Degree

17.5%1,457

Professional Degree

8.6%720

Doctorate

5.1%426

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

67.5%

Graduate+

31.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$520,300

Median Renti

$1,631

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.7%3,767

Renter-Occupied

21.3%1,018

Total Units

4,906

Homeownership

78.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$132,768

Mean Household Incomei

$173,036

Per Capita Incomei

$72,329

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

6,056

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$538/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers38 homes99% occupied$538/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $132,768/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $40K/yr

69%

Very low income$40K–$66K/yr

31%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

92% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

395(4.3% of civilian adults)