Mendes, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mendes, Georgia had a total population of 327, the 549th largest community in Georgia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.
Mendes Quick Facts
How Mendes Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 197 | 327 | +66.0% |
| Median home value | $141,800 | $143,800 | +1.4% |
How Mendes Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Mendes Rankings in Georgia
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Other Cities in Tattnall County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glennville | 5,179 | $52,844 | 19.1% | $203,600 |
| Reidsville | 2,553 | $41,667 | 15.1% | $119,100 |
| Cobbtown | 568 | $51,667 | 8.6% | $98,900 |
| Collins | 533 | $64,085 | 13.3% | N/A |
| Manassas | 92 | $105,208 | 8.7% | $214,300 |
Cities Similar to Mendes
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts | 327 | $64,250 | $57,000 | 8.9% | 8.0% |
| Sasser | 327 | $29,290 | $108,200 | 9.9% | 15.3% |
| Dillard | 326 | $44,643 | $208,800 | 29.6% | 9.8% |
| Buckhead | 331 | $80,238 | $227,800 | 15.0% | 5.7% |
| Jenkinsburg | 323 | $80,625 | $234,700 | 23.4% | 3.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 327, Mendes's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Mendes is a small community located in Georgia, within Tattnall County. The total population is 327. It ranks as the 549th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mendes is 33.4 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Mendes. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mendes, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $143,800. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $303,300. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Mendes has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.3% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.3% vs 49.1%).
Education
53.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mendes in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mendes, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mendes, Georgia?
Mendes, Georgia has a population of 327 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mendes, GA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Mendes — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mendes, GA?
The ACS sample for Mendes recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Mendes, Georgia?
Mendes's population is 97.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mendes, GA?
The median home value in Mendes is $143,800.
How educated is Mendes, Georgia?
53.6% of adults (25+) in Mendes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.