Mendota Heights, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
11,644
Population
1,282/sq mi density
$132,935
Median Income
$69,918 per capita
$504,100
Home Value
$572,103 Zillow
$1,557
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
200
Violent Crime/100K
896 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,935 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$504,100 home value, $1,557/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,644
Census 2023
Population Density
1,282
per square mile
Land Area
10.1
square miles (26.2 km²)
Median Age
46.8 yrs
20% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 11.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.2%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.8%
Spanish
7.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.7%
Veterans
5.5%
8% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.9%
32% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.6%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.4%
95% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.411
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,644 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,282 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.7% |
| Veterans | 5.5% |
| Disability | 8.9% |
| Health Insurance | 99.6% |
| Uninsured | 0.4% |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.411 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |