Mendota, CA Demographics

A map of Mendota's Population by Race

Mendota, California has an estimated population of 12,577, a less than 1% change from the 12,595 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.0% Hispanic, 2.0% White, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mendota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mendota has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mendota, that probability was 6.6% in 2020 and 5.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mendota is ranked the 443rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Mendota was ranked the 443rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mendota's White Population

255 residents of Mendota, or 2.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mendota is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Mendota ranks 1563rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mendota's White population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Mendota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Mendota is more White than neighboring San Joaquin (0.4% White), Three Rocks (0% White), and Cantua Creek (1.4% White). Mendota is less White than neighboring Firebaugh (3% White), and Tranquillity (9.7% White).

Mendota's Black Population

0 residents of Mendota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mendota is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Mendota ranks 1345th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mendota's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Mendota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Mendota is less Black than neighboring Firebaugh (0.2% Black), and San Joaquin (4.5% Black).

Mendota's Asian Population

36 residents of Mendota, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mendota is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Mendota ranks 1430th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mendota's Asian population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Asian residents' share of Mendota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Mendota is more Asian than neighboring Firebaugh (0.2% Asian), Tranquillity (0% Asian), San Joaquin (0% Asian), Three Rocks (0% Asian), and Cantua Creek (0% Asian).

Mendota's Hispanic Population

12,198 residents of Mendota, or 97.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mendota is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Mendota ranks 17th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mendota's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Mendota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 97.0%.

Mendota is more Hispanic than neighboring Firebaugh (95.8% Hispanic), Tranquillity (88.6% Hispanic), and San Joaquin (93.8% Hispanic). Mendota is less Hispanic than neighboring Three Rocks (100% Hispanic), and Cantua Creek (98.6% Hispanic).

Mendota's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Mendota, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mendota is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mendota ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mendota's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mendota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Mendota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tranquillity (0% Native American/Other), San Joaquin (0% Native American/Other), Three Rocks (0% Native American/Other), and Cantua Creek (0% Native American/Other). Mendota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Firebaugh (0.2% Native American/Other).

Mendota's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Mendota, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mendota is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mendota ranks 1553rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mendota's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Mendota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mendota is more Multiracial than neighboring Three Rocks (0% Multiracial), and Cantua Creek (0% Multiracial). Mendota is less Multiracial than neighboring Firebaugh (0.7% Multiracial), Tranquillity (1.7% Multiracial), and San Joaquin (1.4% 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.