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Mankato

Kansas · 836 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 $35,455. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
836
−14%since 2000
from 976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
857 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+8%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7408219029831K1990201020202024Mankato
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,455
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,166
+84%since 2000
from $17,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+67%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(765)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other1.3%(11)
Diversity Score12.3%(103)
Diversity Score
12
+381%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mankato, Kansas?

Mankato, Kansas has about 836 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mankato, Kansas?

The typical household in Mankato, Kansas earns about $35,455 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Mankato, Kansas?

About 24.2% 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 6.9% 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 201 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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