Mendota Heights, MN Demographics
A map of Mendota Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,289 | 87.6% |
Hispanic | 482 | 4.1% |
Multiracial | 446 | 3.8% |
Asian | 253 | 2.2% |
Black | 196 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 78 | 0.7% |
Mendota Heights, Minnesota had a population of 11,744 in 2020. It was 87.6% White, 1.7% Black, 2.2% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mendota Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mendota Heights is the 92nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Mendota Heights's White Population
10,289 residents of Mendota Heights identify as White, or 87.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Mendota Heights slightly larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mendota Heights is ranked #591 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mendota Heights is more White than neighboring West St. Paul (63.9% White), and Eagan (70% White). Mendota Heights is less White than neighboring Mendota (89.6% White), Lilydale (93.4% White), and Sunfish Lake (91.2% White).
Mendota Heights's Black Population
196 residents of Mendota Heights identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mendota Heights slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mendota Heights is ranked #152 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mendota Heights is more Black than neighboring Mendota (0% Black), Lilydale (0.4% Black), and Sunfish Lake (0.4% Black). Mendota Heights is less Black than neighboring West St. Paul (7.7% Black), and Eagan (9.2% Black).
Mendota Heights's Asian Population
253 residents of Mendota Heights identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mendota Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mendota Heights is ranked #132 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mendota Heights is less Asian than neighboring Mendota (2.7% Asian), Lilydale (2.5% Asian), Sunfish Lake (2.7% Asian), West St. Paul (2.9% Asian), and Eagan (9.5% Asian).
Mendota Heights's Hispanic Population
482 residents of Mendota Heights identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mendota Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mendota Heights is ranked #300 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mendota Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Lilydale (1.4% Hispanic), and Sunfish Lake (3.4% Hispanic). Mendota Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Mendota (4.4% Hispanic), West St. Paul (20.2% Hispanic), and Eagan (6.1% Hispanic).
Mendota Heights's Native American/Other Population
78 residents of Mendota Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mendota Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mendota Heights is ranked #403 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mendota Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mendota (0% Native American/Other), Lilydale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Sunfish Lake (0.6% Native American/Other). Mendota Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring West St. Paul (1% Native American/Other).
Mendota Heights's Multiracial Population
446 residents of Mendota Heights identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mendota Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mendota Heights is ranked #380 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mendota Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Mendota (3.3% Multiracial), Lilydale (1.7% Multiracial), and Sunfish Lake (1.7% Multiracial). Mendota Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring West St. Paul (4.3% Multiracial), and Eagan (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.