Mendota, Illinois
Mendota: township in LaSalle County, Illinois
About
Mendota is a township located in the county of LaSalle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,372 and a population density of 204 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,904 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mendota
| Population | 6,904 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | LaSalle County |
| Area | 36.05 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5473,-89.1176 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:26:29 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 61342 |
| Density | 192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Mendota is located at 41°32'50"N 89°7'3"W (41.5472500, -89.1175900).
Mendota map
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mendota decreased by 6.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,331 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,389 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,307 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,246 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,189 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,136 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,088 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,042 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,986 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,904 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mendota
1Union Depot Railroad Museum
683 Main St, Mendota, IL 61342, United States View details
Phone: +18155383800
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mendota, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146454 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru | PERU (IL) | 61354-1450 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mendota, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mendota.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mendota Post Office | Mendota (IL) | 61342 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mendota, California city in Illinois, United States with a population of 12,427 people.
- Mendota, Minnesota city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 220 people.
Other cities in LaSalle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaSalle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 18,097 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Streator | 12,933 | City in Illinois |
| Peru | 9,612 | City in Illinois, United States |
| La Salle | 9,609 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States |
| Northville | 6,753 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Marseilles | 4,778 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Deer Park | 4,199 | Village in United States of America |
| Oglesby | 3,526 | City in LaSalle Co. |
| Sheridan | 2,515 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Seneca | 2,179 | Village in Illinois |
| Utica | 1,988 | Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Earlville | 1,570 | City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garfield | 1,483 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Serena | 1,088 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Leland | 902 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Farm Ridge | 858 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Mendota distances to largest Illinois cities