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CITY · 2010 ACS

North Mankato

Minnesota · 13,394 residents · 6.437 sq mi
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North Mankato is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $166,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% 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
13,394
+14%since 2000
from 11,798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.5
+7%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024North Mankato
202414K
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 57%(941)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.5%(877)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.6%(886)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.9%(788)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.8%(1,051)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3415.4%(2,063)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.4%(1,664)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414%(1,880)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.3%(1,649)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.1%(817)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844%(537)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.8%(241)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,194
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,816 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,143
+22%since 2000
from $23,916 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−7%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,266)
Black0.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(188)
Asian1.4%(162)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(12,320)
Black2%(270)
Hispanic / Latino3%(400)
Asian1.7%(227)
Other1.5%(203)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(338)
Colombian0.2%(22)
Honduran0.1%(17)
Puerto Rican0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German53.6%(7,044)
Norwegian14.9%(1,959)
Irish14.1%(1,852)
Swedish6.8%(898)
English4.4%(583)
Dutch3.8%(503)
Danish3.5%(456)
Italian3.1%(403)
American2.6%(339)
French2.3%(297)
Polish2.2%(291)
Czech1.8%(235)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.6%(212)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(110)
Scottish0.7%(98)
Swiss0.6%(85)
Austrian0.6%(79)
Russian0.5%(65)
Finnish0.5%(63)
Slovene0.5%(61)
British0.3%(46)
Arab0.2%(28)
Lebanese0.2%(28)
Ukrainian0.2%(22)
Kenyan0.1%(19)
Canadian0.1%(14)
Belgian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.2%(1,853)
Married54.4%(2,949)
Widowed2.8%(149)
Divorced8.6%(466)
Women 15+
Never married30.8%(1,810)
Married49.3%(2,901)
Widowed6.9%(407)
Divorced13%(764)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Mankato, Minnesota?

North Mankato, Minnesota has about 13,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Mankato, Minnesota?

The typical household in North Mankato, Minnesota earns about $60,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Mankato, Minnesota expensive?

In North Mankato, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $166,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in North Mankato, Minnesota?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Mankato, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Mankato, Minnesota?

About 6.8% of people in North Mankato, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Mankato, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, North Mankato, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,230 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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