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.
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
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) |
Mendota Heights is located at 44°53'1"N 93°8'18"W (44.8835800, -93.1382700).
- Official Website
Official website of Mendota Heights
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
Mendota Post Office | Mendota (MN) | 55150 |
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