Mendota, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mendota, Virginia had a total population of 262, the 556th largest community in Virginia, with a median household income of $46,012, which is 51% lower than the state average. 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
- Household income is 51% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Mendota Quick Facts
How Mendota 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 | 125 | 262 | +109.6% |
How Mendota 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: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Mendota Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Washington County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 8,330 | $54,544 | 15.9% | $228,000 |
| Saltville | 2,198 | $48,658 | 25.2% | $96,600 |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | 5.4% | $174,300 |
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | 3.4% | $231,400 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | 7.5% | $171,300 |
| Damascus | 772 | $29,006 | 19.7% | $173,500 |
Cities Similar to Mendota
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unionville | 262 | N/A | $227,400 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| Goshen | 271 | $45,000 | $136,100 | 8.9% | 27.3% |
| Clinchco | 268 | $42,000 | $40,900 | 2.7% | 25.6% |
| Sherando | 281 | N/A | $239,300 | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| New River | 268 | $41,628 | $133,600 | 48.9% | 2.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Mendota'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
Mendota is a small community located in Virginia, within Washington County. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 556th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mendota is 53.4 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 21.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Mendota is $46,012. This is 51% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Mendota. 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 Mendota, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Mendota was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% 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. 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 Mendota, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. 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 Mendota, Virginia?
Mendota, Virginia has a population of 262 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mendota, VA?
The median household income in Mendota is $46,012, which is 43% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mendota, VA?
The ACS sample for Mendota 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 Mendota, Virginia?
Mendota's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mendota, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Mendota — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Mendota, Virginia?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Mendota hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.