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 $56,177 with a poverty rate of 30.31%. The median age in Mendota is 24.9 years: 25.2 years for males, and 24.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mendota was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 6,335 | 50.46% |
| Two or more races | 3,095 | 24.65% |
| White | 2,994 | 23.85% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.57% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,140 | 4 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 1,567 | 4.81 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 746 | 4.22 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Non Family | 548 | 1.47 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 279 | 3.82 | 43 | 57 |
4.33
Average Family Size
4
Average Household Size
47.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 934 | 14.9% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 3.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 3.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 0.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,489 | 23.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,869 | 45.76% |
| Some College | 498 | 7.94% |
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 | 6,176 | 2,373 | 243 |
| Other Race | 3,299 | 1,220 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 1,484 | 574 | 116 |
| White | 49 | 49 | 16 |
| Native American | 49 | 38 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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 | $33,866 | $0 | $32,963 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,625 | $40,861 | $28,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,508 | $19,683 | $14,838 |
| Overall | $24,040 | $27,450 | $18,574 |
| Some College | $31,401 | $31,186 | $31,797 |
$24,040
Average Earnings
$27,450
Average Male
$18,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.06% of Mendota residents speak only English, while 87.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,382 | 3,782 | 30.54% |
| Other | 6,285 | 1,887 | 30.02% |
| Multiple | 3,083 | 1,067 | 34.61% |
| Native | 71 | 28 | 39.44% |
30.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.41%
Male Poverty Rate
36.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mendota is Native, with 39.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mendota is Other, with 30.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.65% |
| Some College | 15.85% |
| High School | 10.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.96% |
| Female Employed | 21.75% |
| Male Employed | 10.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,932 | $58,313 |
| Households | $46,458 | $56,177 |
| Married Families | $59,518 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,318 | $33,653 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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
84
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84 | 1.09% |
| Other Race | 66 | 1.55% |
| White | 18 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
49.05%
Born in Mendota
52.41%
Native Born
47.59%
Foreign Born
37.07%
Non Citizen
10.52%
Naturalized
52.41% of Mendota residents were born in the United States, with 49.05% having been born in California. 37.07% 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% |