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A town of 302, laid out in 1871.
90% of households own their home in Mendon Township, where Missouri’s towns sit at 64% and U.S. towns at 73%. 23% of the land in Mendon Township is conserved, above both the Missouri town median (2.1%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 3,846 acres with 4.3 miles of trail. Mendon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 137 in 1890, a peak of 408 in 1910, 163 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mendon Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Mendon Township.
Most working residents leave Mendon Township for work: only 1% work in town. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Mendon Township. Jobs based in Mendon Township fell to 61 in 2023, 44 fewer than in 2013.
| Mendon Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Northwestern R-I school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 82 | B− |
| Northwestern HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 54 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
27 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Mendon Township’s trail density is 0.7 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 4.3 mi | 3,846 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Adults 35 to 64 are 26% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 28% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Mendon Township is 31.7 years. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Missouri.
| Mendon Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 22% | 29% |
44% women, 56% men
About 126 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.1 points). Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Mendon Township | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.5% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.5% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.2% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.1% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 1% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Mendon Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 19° and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mendon Township beats the Missouri average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 29% of Mendon Township adults feel lonely.
| Mendon Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| What stands out | Mendon Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.6% | 9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Mendon Township; the nearest are
About 8 of every 100 Mendon Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Mendon Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Chariton County, Missouri, United States
Mendon is a city in western Chariton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 163 at the 2020 census. It is 21 miles (34 km) northwest of the county seat Keytesville and 13 miles (21 km) north of Brunswick, Missouri, on Missouri Route 11.
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Mendon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.