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Mankato

Minnesota · 44,488 residents · 19.892 sq mi
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Mankato has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,411. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,900. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,488
+37%since 2000
from 32,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,236 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.7
+9%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K34K38K43K47K1990201020202024Mankato
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,411
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,956 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,446
+50%since 2000
from $17,652 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+33%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(29,670)
Black1.9%(608)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(719)
Asian2.8%(903)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(5,401)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(34,381)
Black8.2%(3,652)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,589)
Asian3.8%(1,698)
Other2.2%(964)
Diversity Score44.5%(19,816)
Diversity Score
45
+167%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mankato, Minnesota?

Mankato, Minnesota has about 44,488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mankato, Minnesota?

The typical household in Mankato, Minnesota earns about $52,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mankato, Minnesota expensive?

In Mankato, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $188,900, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Mankato, Minnesota?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mankato, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mankato, Minnesota?

About 22.5% of people in Mankato, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mankato, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mankato, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,013 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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