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Mankato

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
24.328
State:
Minnesota

Mankato is located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Mankato has a 2025 population of 1,759. It is also the county seat of Blue Earth County. Mankato is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,811 in 2020.

The average household income in Mankato is $142,419 with a poverty rate of 13.52%.The median age in Mankato is 48.4 years: 47.1 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.

1.8K
Total Population
72
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.85%
Growth

Mankato Population

Mankato Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Mankato includes 96.24% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.2%)

Two or more races (2.6%)

Asian (0.8%)

Other race (0.3%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,71496.24%
Two or more races472.64%
Asian140.79%
Other race60.34%

Mankato Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Mankato's average per capita income is $55,764. Household income levels show a median of $111,477. The poverty rate stands at 13.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$115,469-
Families$114,500$152,391
Households$111,477$142,419
Non Families$82,159$92,541

$55,764

Average Income

$111,477

Median Household Income

13.52%

Poverty Rate

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)