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Mankato

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
20.157
State:
Minnesota

Mankato is a city located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Mankato has a 2026 population of 46,459. It is also the county seat of Blue Earth County. Mankato is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,637 in 2020.

46.5K
Total Population
2,305
Density (mi²)
383 0.83%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)