Mendota
City in Dakota County, Minnesota
Mendota is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, with 183 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 768 ft (234 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mendota Heights, 1.5 miles SE.
- 183residents (2020 Census)
- 768 ftelevation · 234 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 691 / sq mipopulation density
- 55150main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Mendota
Mendota ( men-DOH-tə) is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The name is a mispronunciation of the Dakota word for the location, bdóte, which in Dakota tradition is the center of the world. The word in this use means "the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers," and generally "mouth or junction of one river with another." As of the 2020 census, Mendota had a population of 183.
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Living in Mendota
- Median household income
- $111,250
- Median home value
- $320,000
- Median rent
- $875/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Mendota had 183 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 183 |
|---|---|
| Density | 691 per sq mi (267 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mendota at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Dakota County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 183 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8874° N, 93.1612° W |
| ZIP codes | 55150, 55120 |
| Official website | cityofmendota.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2741678 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mendota
- Mendota Heights1.5 mi SE
- Lilydale2.1 mi NE
- Sunfish Lake3.8 mi E
- West St. Paul3.9 mi E
- Eagan5.0 mi S
- St. Paul5.1 mi NE
- South St. Paul5.9 mi E
- Richfield6.0 mi W
- Inver Grove Heights6.4 mi SE
- Falcon Heights7.0 mi N
- Minneapolis7.4 mi NW
- Lauderdale7.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mendota
What county is Mendota in?
Mendota is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Mendota, MN?
183 people lived in Mendota at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mendota, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55150. Other ZIP codes: 55120.
What is the elevation of Mendota?
768 feet (234 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mendota?
Mendota Heights (1.5 mi), Lilydale (2.1 mi), Sunfish Lake (3.8 mi), West St. Paul (3.9 mi), Eagan (5.0 mi).
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