Population 6,711 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mendon
Household size in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Mendon are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.90, even as the national average fell. Only 13 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Mendon skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Mendon than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Compared with other Massachusetts cities, though, Mendon has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mendon
Renters in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.9% of households in Mendon rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 31.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Mendon: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Worcester area. Vacancy is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Mendon are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 16 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $921 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,213 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,557 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,798 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$877 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mendon costs $1,798 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $877 a month since 2006–10, up 95%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mendon
Bachelor's degrees in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Mendon: 47.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mendon: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mendon
| Period | Mendon | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Mendon than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mendon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendon | 2.96 | 44.7 | 10.3% | 12.9% | 7.8% | 1984 | $1,798 | 47.6% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| Hopedale | 2.73 | 44.1 | 9.0% | 20.4% | 9.4% | 1951 | $1,898 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 1.6% |
| Milford | 2.74 | 40.4 | 11.4% | 35.1% | 5.9% | 1965 | $2,030 | 34.1% | 87.1% | 5.0% |
| Bellingham | 2.73 | 41.5 | 12.7% | 21.2% | 7.2% | 1973 | $1,734 | 39.1% | 94.5% | 7.7% |
| Linwood | 2.41 | 44.2 | 16.5% | 28.5% | 8.6% | 1964 | $1,235 | 32.1% | 86.6% | 7.3% |
| Uxbridge | 2.61 | 42.8 | 8.5% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 1975 | $1,402 | 37.1% | 94.5% | 4.4% |
| Millville | 2.66 | 44.6 | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 1970 | $1,449 | 31.5% | 93.6% | 3.0% |
| Blackstone | 2.39 | 43.1 | 11.3% | 27.4% | 4.4% | 1970 | $1,257 | 30.2% | 95.3% | 2.6% |
| North Milford | 2.48 | 49.9 | 6.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1990 | $2,039 | 59.5% | 97.4% | 5.9% |
| Upton | 2.77 | 45.6 | 14.9% | 14.0% | 2.4% | 1972 | $739 | 51.4% | 97.8% | 6.5% |
| Whitinsville | 2.47 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 34.9% | 7.3% | 1969 | $1,221 | 36.7% | 93.7% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mendon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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