Mendota township is located in LaSalle County Illinois. Mendota township has a 2024 population of 7,039. Mendota township is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,153 in 2020.
The average household income in Mendota township is $75,337 with a poverty rate of 12.09%. The median age in Mendota township is 39.9 years: 37.4 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mendota township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,244 | 73.81% |
| Other race | 1,283 | 18.06% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 6.09% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,862 | 2.42 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 1,306 | 3.14 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 902 | 1.07 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 420 | 2.72 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Male | 234 | 3.04 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 369 | 7.61% |
| Associates Degree | 609 | 12.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 561 | 11.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 312 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,642 | 33.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 356 | 7.34% |
| Some College | 999 | 20.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,705 | 3,416 | 724 |
| Hispanic | 983 | 547 | 41 |
| Other Race | 686 | 386 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 172 | 38 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 29 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,137 | $71,627 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $97,539 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,028 | $59,261 | $21,233 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,150 | $54,211 | $20,040 |
| Overall | $41,869 | $55,568 | $32,425 |
| Some College | $41,225 | $40,938 | $41,338 |
$41,869
Average Earnings
$55,568
Average Male
$32,425
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.52% of Mendota township residents speak only English, while 21.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,613 | 599 | 12.99% |
| Hispanic | 1,976 | 174 | 8.81% |
| Multiple | 424 | 105 | 24.76% |
| Other | 1,283 | 72 | 5.61% |
12.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.59%
Male Poverty Rate
15.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mendota township is Multiple, with 24.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mendota township is Other, with 5.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.2% |
| High School | 14.16% |
| Some College | 9.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.77% |
| Female Employed | 8.24% |
| Male Employed | 3.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,990 | $85,285 |
| Households | $62,863 | $75,337 |
| Married Families | $84,756 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,259 | $47,677 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
434
Number of Veterans
413
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 159 |
| 75+ | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 9.84% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 3.28% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
79.35%
Born in Mendota township
92.34%
Native Born
7.66%
Foreign Born
4.41%
Non Citizen
3.25%
Naturalized
92.34% of Mendota township residents were born in the United States, with 79.35% having been born in Illinois. 4.41% 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 | 7,019 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 7,023 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 7,027 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 7,031 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 7,035 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 7,039 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 7,043 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 7,047 | -77 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 7,124 | -29 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 7,153 | 29 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 7,124 | -57 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 7,181 | -47 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 7,228 | -49 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 7,277 | -51 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 7,328 | -56 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 7,384 | -60 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 7,444 | -81 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 7,525 | 50 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 7,475 | -40 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 7,515 | 0 | 0% |