Mendota Heights, Minnesota facts for kids
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Mendota Heights
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"Between St.Paul And Minneapolis The Best Kept Secret"
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Location of the city of Mendota Heights
within Dakota County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.05 sq mi (26.02 km2) |
| • Land | 9.07 sq mi (23.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,744 |
| • Density | 1,294.10/sq mi (499.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55118, 55120
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| Area code | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-41696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647763 |
| Website | www.mendota-heights.com |
Mendota Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is located just south of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint Paul). In 2020, about 11,744 people lived there.
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Geography and Location
Mendota Heights covers an area of about 10.12 square miles (26.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is easy to reach because several major highways are nearby. These include Interstate 35E, Interstate 494, and Minnesota Highways 55 and 62.
Population Over Time
Mendota Heights has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 454 | — | |
| 1870 | 444 | −2.2% | |
| 1880 | 741 | 66.9% | |
| 1890 | 741 | 0.0% | |
| 1900 | 813 | 9.7% | |
| 1910 | 823 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 757 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 948 | 25.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,360 | 43.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,107 | 54.9% | |
| 1960 | 5,028 | 138.6% | |
| 1970 | 6,565 | 30.6% | |
| 1980 | 7,288 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,431 | 29.4% | |
| 2000 | 11,434 | 21.2% | |
| 2010 | 11,071 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 11,744 | 6.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 11,071 people living in Mendota Heights. There were 4,378 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most residents (93.8%) were White. Other groups included African American (1.5%), Asian (2.2%), and Native American (0.2%). About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 47.5 years old. About 22.6% of the people were under 18. Also, 17.7% were 65 years or older.
Local Businesses
Mendota Heights is home to several companies. Some of the businesses with their main offices here include:
- Patterson Companies
- Bellarcor, Esslinger & Co.
- Mayflower Distributing, Inc.
Schools in Mendota Heights
The city has a variety of schools for students of all ages:
- Mendota Elementary (public, for grades K-4)
- Somerset Elementary (public, for grades K-4)
- Friendly Hills Middle School (public, for grades 5-8)
- Two Rivers High School (public, for grades 9-12)
- Convent of the Visitation (private, for boys K-5 and girls K-12)
- Saint Thomas Academy (private, for boys grades 6-12)
Famous People from Mendota Heights
Many notable people have lived in or are from Mendota Heights:
- Matt Birk: A professional football player who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens.
- David Hicks: A basketball player who played in Israel's top league.
- Becky Holder: An equestrian who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
- Justin Morneau: A professional baseball player, known for playing with the Minnesota Twins. He was the American League MVP in 2006.
- T. J. Oshie: A professional hockey player, currently a forward for the Washington Capitals.
- Robert and Kathleen Ridder: Local people known for their charity work and businesses.
See also
In Spanish: Mendota Heights (Minnesota) para niños
