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North Mankato

Minnesota · 14,275 residents · 6.437 sq mi
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North Mankato has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,023. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $207,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,275
+21%since 2000
from 11,798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,218 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024North Mankato
202414K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,023
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,816 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,762
+96%since 2000
from $23,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score8.8%(1,036)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(12,125)
Black5.5%(789)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(597)
Asian1.7%(242)
Other5.1%(731)
Diversity Score36.5%(5,205)
Diversity Score
36
+315%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Mankato, Minnesota?

North Mankato, Minnesota has about 14,275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Mankato, Minnesota earns about $71,023 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 $207,600, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in North Mankato, Minnesota?

About 42.1% 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 7.6% 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 4,111 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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