Mentor, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Mentor, Minnesota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mentor, Minnesota had a total population of 131, the 757th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $41,667, which is 53% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 53% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 6.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.

Mentor Quick Facts

Population 131

Median Household Income $41,667

Median Home Value $80,700

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 52.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

High School Graduation Rate 91.2%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 131 757th of 914

Median Income $41,667 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 10.7% 14% lower than national

Median Home Value $80,700 bottom 10%

How Mentor 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	143	131	-8.4%
Median household income	$42,143	$41,667	-1.1%
Median home value	$56,100	$80,700	+43.9%

How Mentor Compares

Median Household Income

Mentor

$41,667

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mentor

$80,700

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 42.4%

$50K-$100K 15.2%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.1%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

6.1%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

13.6%

$40K-$45K

16.7%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

10.6%

$60K-$75K

4.5%

$75K-$100K

0.0%

$100K-$125K

15.2%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

9.1%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $675/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.7%

18-34

26.7%

35-54

18.3%

55-74

37.4%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Mentor Rankings in Minnesota

#757 Population of 914

#835 Median Income of 887

#828 Education of 914

#800 Home Value of 870

Explore Minnesota Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Polk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
East Grand Forks	9,028	$77,549	12.4%	$255,600
Crookston	7,344	$57,315	15.6%	$185,600
Fosston	1,374	$52,500	25.6%	$151,700
McIntosh	847	$56,944	21.7%	$103,600
Fertile	803	$67,125	8.7%	$129,500
Erskine	427	$44,844	9.4%	$117,100
Fisher	396	$93,542	5.8%	$179,000
Climax	209	$50,500	16.3%	$113,600
Winger	157	$48,229	6.4%	$91,300
Nielsville	102	$32,500	53.9%	$37,000

Cities Similar to Mentor

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Ball Club	127	N/A	$206,600	2.4%	60.6%
Taunton	128	$45,313	$76,900	18.2%	25.8%
Brook Park	143	N/A	$104,700	5.2%	16.8%
Odin	126	$46,875	$75,000	4.9%	15.9%
Merrifield	121	$39,572	$226,800	41.7%	11.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 131, Mentor'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

Mentor is a small community located in Minnesota, within Polk County. The total population is 131. It ranks as the 757th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mentor is 52.5 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mentor is $41,667. This is 53% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $80,700. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Mentor is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mentor has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents.

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mentor, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. 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 Mentor, Minnesota?

Mentor, Minnesota has a population of 131 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Mentor, MN?

The median household income in Mentor is $41,667, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Mentor, MN?

The poverty rate in Mentor is 10.7%. This means approximately 14 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mentor, Minnesota?

Mentor's population is 95.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Mentor, MN?

The median home value in Mentor is $80,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Mentor, Minnesota?

6.9% of adults (25+) in Mentor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.