Mendon Township, MI is a picturesque community located in the southern portion of St. Joseph County. With a population of 2,571 and a population density of 77 people per square mile, Mendon Township is an ideal place to live and work. Local businesses include the Mendon Country Store, which sells local produce and specialties, as well as The Farmhouse Kitchen & Bakery, offering homemade breads and desserts. For outdoor activities, there are hiking trails along the St. Joseph River and at Sandy Point Beach in nearby Sturgis where residents can enjoy swimming during the summer months. Other organizations in town include the Mendon Historical Society which offers tours of historic buildings such as the Cumberland Schoolhouse for visitors to learn more about this small but vibrant community. Sports fans can also get their fill with local high school events like football games held at Mendon High School.
The population in Mendon township is 2,571. There are 74 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mendon township is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mendon township is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mendon township
- 58.1% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 23.7% are married with children
- 16.0% have children, but are single
Race in Mendon township
- 95.5% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander