Mendon, MI Demographics
A map of Mendon's Population by Race
Mendon, Michigan has an estimated population of 815, a decrease from the 881 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mendon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Mendon has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mendon, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 5.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Mendon is ranked the 470th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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). Mendon was ranked the 455th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Mendon's White Population
791 residents of Mendon, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mendon is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Mendon ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mendon's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Mendon's population has increased from 94.1% to 97.1%.
Mendon is more White than neighboring Centreville (90.8% White), Vicksburg (95.1% White), Colon (93.6% White), Three Rivers (77.8% White), and Scotts (44.3% White).
Mendon's Black Population
0 residents of Mendon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mendon is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Mendon ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mendon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Mendon's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.
Mendon is less Black than neighboring Centreville (3.7% Black), Vicksburg (0.5% Black), Colon (1% Black), Three Rivers (8% Black), and Scotts (23.6% Black).
Mendon's Asian Population
0 residents of Mendon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mendon is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Mendon ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mendon's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Mendon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Mendon is less Asian than neighboring Vicksburg (0.5% Asian), Colon (0.2% Asian), and Three Rivers (0.6% Asian).
Mendon's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Mendon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mendon is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Mendon ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mendon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mendon's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.
Mendon is less Hispanic than neighboring Centreville (1.7% Hispanic), Vicksburg (0.9% Hispanic), Colon (0.6% Hispanic), and Three Rivers (6.7% Hispanic).
Mendon's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Mendon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mendon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mendon ranks 665th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mendon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mendon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Mendon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Three Rivers (0.7% Native American/Other).
Mendon's Multiracial Population
24 residents of Mendon, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mendon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Mendon ranks 685th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Mendon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Mendon's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.9%.
Mendon is less Multiracial than neighboring Centreville (3.8% Multiracial), Vicksburg (3% Multiracial), Colon (4.6% Multiracial), Three Rivers (6.3% Multiracial), and Scotts (32.1% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.