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Mendota Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is a first ring southern suburb of the Twin Cities. The population was 11,744 at the 2020 census.

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Demographics
2010 census
Notable people

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.12 square miles (26.21 km2), of which 9.15 square miles (23.70 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2) is water.

Interstate Highway 35E, Interstate Highway 494, Minnesota Highways 55 and 110 are four of the main routes near the town.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1860	454	—
1870	444	−2.2%
1880	741	66.9%
1890	741	0.0%
1900	813	9.7%
1910	823	1.2%
1920	757	−8.0%
1930	948	25.2%
1940	1,360	43.5%
1950	2,107	54.9%
1960	5,028	138.6%
1970	6,565	30.6%
1980	7,288	11.0%
1990	9,431	29.4%
2000	11,434	21.2%
2010	11,071	−3.2%
2020	11,744	6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 11,071 people, 4,378 households, and 3,204 families living in the city. The population density was 1,209.9 inhabitants per square mile (467.1/km2). There were 4,620 housing units at an average density of 504.9 per square mile (194.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 4,378 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

Economy

Headquartered in Mendota Heights

Patterson Companies
Bellarcor, Esslinger & Co.
Mayflower Distributing, Inc.

Education

Mendota Elementary (Public, K-4)
Somerset Elementary (Public, K-4)
Friendly Hills Middle School (Public, 5-8)
Two Rivers High School (Public, 9-12)
Convent of the Visitation (Private, Boys K-5. Girls K–12)
Saint Thomas Academy (Private, Boys 6-12)

Notable people

Matt Birk, Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens center
David Hicks (born 1988), basketball player for Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
Becky Holder, 2008 Summer Olympic Games equestrian
Bert McKasy (1945–2019), Minnesota state legislator, lawyer, and businessman
Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins player and 2006 American League MVP
T.J. Oshie, hockey player, Washington Capitals forward
Robert and Kathleen Ridder, local philanthropists and businesspeople

Mendota Heights is a city located in the county of Dakota in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,071. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,433 inhabitants.

Population :	11,433 (2020)
Country :	United States of America
State :	Minnesota (United States)
County :	Dakota County
Phone Area Codes :	651
Area :	26210679 km2
Altitude :	912 feet / 278 meters
Time Zone :	Central Time Zone
Local time :	21:38:22 (29th August 2022)
Population growth :	3.17% (2010-2020)

Location of Mendota Heights on Minnesota map.

Dakota County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Mendota Heights Highlighted

Mendota Heights is located at 44°53'1"N 93°8'18"W (44.8835800, -93.1382700).

Official website of Mendota Heights

Official Website

The population of Mendota Heights increased by 3.17% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	11,071	-	census
2011	11,118	0.42%	estimation process
2012	11,154	0.32%	estimation process
2013	11,178	0.21%	estimation process
2014	11,219	0.37%	estimation process
2015	11,220	0.01%	estimation process
2016	11,266	0.41%	estimation process
2017	11,338	0.64%	estimation process
2018	11,331	-0.06%	estimation process
2019	11,343	0.11%	estimation process
2020	11,433	0.79%	estimation process

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Post offices near Mendota Heights

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Mendota Post Office	Mendota (MN)	55150

Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Dakota County , MN. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Lakeville	69,583	City in Minnesota, United States
Eagan	65,975	City in Minnesota, United States
Burnsville	62,170	City in Minnesota, United States
Apple Valley	54,847	City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Inver Grove Heights	35,776	City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Rosemount	25,798	City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
South Saint Paul	19,916	City in Minnesota, United States
West Saint Paul	19,813	City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Empire	3,071	Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Castle Rock	1,356	Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Vermillion	1,235	Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Nininger	922	Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Hampton	920	City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Lilydale	838	City in Minnesota, United States
Randolph	753	City in Minnesota, United States
Rich Valley	677	Township in McLeod County, Minnesota