Mendota is a city located in Fresno County California. Mendota has a 2024 population of 12,510. Mendota is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,588 in 2020.
The average household income in Mendota is $50,701 with a poverty rate of 32.71%. The median age in Mendota is 24.3 years: 24.4 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mendota was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 6,565 | 52.09% |
| White | 4,082 | 32.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,866 | 14.81% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,068 | 4.11 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Married | 1,643 | 4.79 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 649 | 4.14 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Non Family | 423 | 1.39 | 14.7 | 85.3 |
| Male | 353 | 4.15 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
4.29
Average Family Size
4.11
Average Household Size
45.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 930 | 14.94% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 2.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 2.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 0.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,471 | 23.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,981 | 47.89% |
| Some College | 466 | 7.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,126 | 2,215 | 197 |
| Other Race | 3,353 | 1,151 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 854 | 324 | 62 |
| White | 68 | 68 | 15 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,972 | $0 | $31,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,030 | $35,488 | $24,028 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,484 | $19,739 | $12,369 |
| Overall | $22,407 | $24,837 | $15,606 |
| Some College | $28,125 | $28,477 | $0 |
$22,407
Average Earnings
$24,837
Average Male
$15,606
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.69% of Mendota residents speak only English, while 87.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,267 | 3,888 | 31.69% |
| Other | 6,515 | 2,310 | 35.46% |
| Multiple | 1,849 | 704 | 38.07% |
| White | 238 | 213 | 89.5% |
| Native | 46 | 26 | 56.52% |
32.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.46%
Male Poverty Rate
39.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mendota is White, with 89.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mendota is Hispanic, with 31.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.19% |
| Some College | 26.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.56% |
| High School | 18.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.57% |
| Female Employed | 26.01% |
| Male Employed | 14.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,301 | $50,714 |
| Households | $43,315 | $50,701 |
| Married Families | $55,087 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,563 | $24,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44 | 0.57% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0.6% |
| White | 18 | 0.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.19%
Born in Mendota
46.29%
Native Born
53.71%
Foreign Born
44.24%
Non Citizen
9.47%
Naturalized
46.29% of Mendota residents were born in the United States, with 43.19% having been born in California. 44.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,413 | -20 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 12,433 | -19 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 12,452 | -19 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 12,471 | -20 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 12,491 | -19 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 12,510 | -20 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 12,530 | -16 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 12,546 | -31 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 12,577 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 12,588 | 223 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 12,365 | 107 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 12,258 | 176 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 12,082 | 370 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 11,712 | 223 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 11,489 | 63 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 11,426 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 11,398 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 11,401 | 45 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 11,356 | 45 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 11,311 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,890 | 1,069 | 15.67% |
| 1990 | 6,821 | 1,783 | 35.39% |
| 1980 | 5,038 | 2,333 | 86.25% |
| 1970 | 2,705 | 606 | 28.87% |
| 1960 | 2,099 | 583 | 38.46% |
| 1950 | 1,516 | -10,897 | -87.79% |