To recognize Labor Day, we've compiled some statistics about the labor force living in Mendota Heights.

Statistics are from the 2010 American Communities Survey, the most recent year available. 

• 65 percent of people 16 and older (8,951) in Mendota Heights considered themselves part of the labor force.
• 3 percent of this group were unemployed.
• 57 percent of women 16 years and older were part of the labor force.
• 5 percent of the labor force worked from home.
• 80 percent commuted alone via a personal vehicle.
• 2 percent commuted via public transportation.
• The average commute was 19 minutes. 
• 14 percent worked for the government.
• 5 percent were self-employed.
• 55 percent worked in management, business, science and the arts occupations. 
• The median household income was $92,727.

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