Demographics & People — Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,644 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,500 |
| Median Age | 47.0 |
| Total Households | 4,740 |
| Family Households | 3,398 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1796 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,341 |
| Black or African American | 102 |
| Asian | 442 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 452 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,969 |
| Irish | 2,319 |
| Other groups | 1,868 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,504 |
| English | 1,087 |
| Norwegian | 1,045 |
| Swedish | 817 |
| Polish | 510 |
| Subsaharan African | 439 |
| Italian | 420 |
Language
| English Only | 10,115 |
| Spanish | 316 |
| Population 5+ | 11,021 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 527 |
| Population 18+ | 9,169 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mendota Heights, Minnesota.