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Mankato

Kansas · 869 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Mankato has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,656. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,800. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
869
−11%since 2000
from 976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+11%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7408219029831K1990201020202024Mankato
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,656
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,629
+53%since 2000
from $17,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(957)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(837)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other2.6%(22)
Diversity Score10.6%(92)
Diversity Score
11
+313%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mankato, Kansas?

Mankato, Kansas has about 869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mankato, Kansas?

The typical household in Mankato, Kansas earns about $37,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mankato, Kansas expensive?

In Mankato, Kansas, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Mankato, Kansas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mankato, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mankato, Kansas?

About 14.2% of people in Mankato, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mankato, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mankato, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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