Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mendota, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,577

Median Agei

26.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

97%12,198

White

2%255

Two or More

0.6%73

Asian

0.3%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%131

High School Diploma

22.7%1,515

Some College (<1 yr)

2.2%144

Some College (1+ yr)

5.7%379

Associate's Degree

3%200

Bachelor's Degree

4.5%299

Master's Degree

0.8%55

HS or Higher

40.9%

BA or Higher

5.3%

Graduate+

0.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$281,000

Median Renti

$1,042

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.7%1,454

Renter-Occupied

55.3%1,802

Total Units

3,300

Homeownership

44.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%35

$50K–$100K

4.8%70

$100K–$150K

8.2%119

$150K–$200K

4.9%71

$200K–$300K

39.1%569

$300K–$500K

34.8%506

$500K–$1M

3.9%56

$1M+

1.9%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

221

$500–$750

251

$750–$1,000

351

$1,000–$1,250

401

$1,250–$1,500

255

$1,500–$2,000

233

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%48

2010–2019

17%560

2000–2009

28.3%934

1990–1999

17.7%583

1980–1989

10.9%359

1970–1979

8.9%295

1960–1969

8.5%280

1950–1959

1.7%55

1940–1949

2.3%75

1939 or earlier

3.4%111

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.7%1,846

Electricity

40.9%1,331

No Fuel

1%33

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%26

Solar

0.6%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,342

Mean Household Incomei

$57,821

Per Capita Incomei

$15,628

Poverty Ratei

27.3%

Unemploymenti

11.5%

Labor Forcei

5,587

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%291

$10K–$15K

3.5%115

$15K–$20K

4.4%144

$20K–$25K

5%162

$25K–$30K

2.9%96

$30K–$35K

9.4%307

$35K–$40K

6%196

$40K–$45K

4.6%149

$45K–$50K

4.9%158

$50K–$60K

10.2%332

$60K–$75K

16.1%524

$75K–$100K

10.4%340

$100K–$125K

5.4%176

$125K–$150K

4.4%143

$150K–$200K

2.6%85

$200K+

1.2%38

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

183

Residentsi

376

Avg. Tenant Renti

$523/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 8183 homes74% occupied$523/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,342/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

74%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

21%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,97047.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,760

Guatemala

182

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,441

Avg. Commutei

30.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,945

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

98(1.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.2%Insured

16.8%Uninsured