Mendota
City in LaSalle County, Illinois
Mendota is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, with 7,061 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Triumph, 5.8 miles SE.
- 7,061residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 1,378 / sq mipopulation density
- 61342ZIP code
About Mendota
Mendota is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States, in the state's north-central region. The population was 7,061 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Mendota is located approximately 85 miles (137 km) west of Chicago, 70 miles (110 km) east of Moline and 55 miles (89 km) south of Rockford. The current mayor is David W. Boelk, an independent elected to a four-year term.
The name "Mendota" is derived from a Lakota word meaning "junction of two trails", which was found appropriate for the city since there was a nearby railroad junction for the Illinois Central Railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
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Living in Mendota
- Median household income
- $51,632
- Median home value
- $134,100
- Median rent
- $773/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Mendota had 7,061 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,061 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,378 per sq mi (532 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mendota at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | LaSalle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,061 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.13 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5567° N, 89.1005° W |
| ZIP code | 61342 |
| Official website | mendota.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1748333 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mendota
- Triumph5.8 mi SE
- Troy Grove6.4 mi S
- Sublette8.9 mi NW
- Earlville9.4 mi E
- Compton9.5 mi N
- Arlington9.6 mi SW
- La Moille9.7 mi W
- West Brooklyn9.8 mi N
- Cherry10.6 mi SW
- Paw Paw11.0 mi NE
- Harding13.3 mi E
- Ladd13.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mendota
What county is Mendota in?
Mendota is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mendota, IL?
7,061 people lived in Mendota at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mendota, IL?
The ZIP code of Mendota is 61342.
What is the elevation of Mendota?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mendota?
Triumph (5.8 mi), Troy Grove (6.4 mi), Sublette (8.9 mi), Earlville (9.4 mi), Compton (9.5 mi).
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