Mendota, IL is a small city located in LaSalle County, Illinois. It has a population of 6,996 and a population density of 1,366 people per square mile. Mendota offers many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events that appeal to its locals. Popular local businesses include The Sweet Spot Sweet Shop, the Refinery Eatery & Bar, and J&J’s Steakhouse. Year-round outdoor activities available in Mendota include fishing at the Mendota Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area or camping at the Willow Slough State Fish and Wildlife Area. Other organizations in Mendota are the Mendota Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club which both work to help better their community. Lastly, there are several youth sports leagues that take place in Mendota such as baseball, soccer, basketball and more. All these activities offer something for everyone in Mendota!
The population in Mendota is 6,996. There are 1,384 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mendota is 38.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mendota is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mendota
- 49.5% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 30.9% are married with children
- 17.9% have children, but are single
Race in Mendota
- 66.9% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 29.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander