Demographics & People — Mendota, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,554 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,600 |
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| Median Age | 26.6 |
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| Total Households | 3,140 |
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| Family Households | 2,592 |
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| Average Household Size | 4.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3179 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,994 |
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| Black or African American | 34 |
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| Asian | 25 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 12,444 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,334 |
| Other groups | 11,337 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,047 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 5,152 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 4,717 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 942 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 306 |
| Egyptian | 213 |
| Arab | 190 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 129 |
Language
| English Only | 1,376 |
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| Spanish | 10,003 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,414 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 44 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,754 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mendota, California.
