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Mendota city, IL

ZIP 61342 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61342

61342 has a population of 8,373 with a median age of 41.3 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
77.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Black
1.2%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
24.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.1%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
21.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.7%+15% vs US avg
x
High school
32.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.4%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.6%+635% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 61342

Poverty Rate
12.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.6%+635% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,373
Median age41.3
Poverty rate12.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White77.1%
Hispanic24.2%
Black1.2%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born11.3%