Mankato is a city located in Blue Earth County Minnesota. Mankato has a 2024 population of 46,130. It is also the county seat of Blue Earth County. Mankato is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,577 in 2020.
The average household income in Mankato is $78,779 with a poverty rate of 22.46%. The median age in Mankato is 26.5 years: 26.1 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mankato was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,497 | 84.37% |
| Black or African American | 3,112 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,631 | 3.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,351 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 722 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.07% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,605 | 2.31 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 9,112 | 1.69 | 29 | 71 |
| Married | 5,951 | 2.99 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 1,716 | 2.92 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 826 | 3.05 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
49.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 851 | 3.62% |
| Associates Degree | 3,349 | 14.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,618 | 23.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,229 | 13.74% |
| High School Graduate | 5,012 | 21.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 652 | 2.77% |
| Some College | 4,796 | 20.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,006 | 19,067 | 7,783 |
| Black | 1,369 | 1,036 | 478 |
| Hispanic | 1,091 | 977 | 196 |
| Asian | 787 | 660 | 294 |
| Other Race | 484 | 455 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 425 | 422 | 147 |
| Native American | 32 | 31 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,992 | $56,027 | $44,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,419 | $90,656 | $63,652 |
| High School Graduate | $33,550 | $38,958 | $27,872 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,221 | $39,342 | $21,928 |
| Overall | $44,050 | $46,908 | $40,872 |
| Some College | $40,304 | $42,020 | $38,739 |
$44,050
Average Earnings
$46,908
Average Male
$40,872
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.49% of Mankato residents speak only English, while 10.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,013 | 7,417 | 21.81% |
| Black | 2,900 | 746 | 25.72% |
| Asian | 1,501 | 489 | 32.58% |
| Hispanic | 1,978 | 430 | 21.74% |
| Multiple | 1,286 | 300 | 23.33% |
| Other | 691 | 62 | 8.97% |
| Native | 64 | 51 | 79.69% |
22.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.94%
Male Poverty Rate
24.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mankato is Native, with 79.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mankato is Other, with 8.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.85% |
| High School | 16.32% |
| Some College | 13.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.85% |
| Female Employed | 21.81% |
| Male Employed | 16.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,047 | $102,405 |
| Households | $61,726 | $78,779 |
| Married Families | $102,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,689 | $53,197 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,609
Number of Veterans
1,468
Male Veterans
141
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 545 |
| Second Gulf War | 430 |
| First Gulf War | 255 |
| World War II | 40 |
| Korea | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 430 |
| 65 to 74 | 371 |
| 18 to 34 | 320 |
| 55 to 64 | 256 |
| 35 to 54 | 232 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,543 | 4.84% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.72% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 1 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.16%
Born in Mankato
91.43%
Native Born
8.57%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
3.16%
Naturalized
91.43% of Mankato residents were born in the United States, with 70.16% having been born in Minnesota. 5.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 48,072 | 389 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 47,683 | 388 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 47,295 | 388 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 46,907 | 389 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 46,518 | 388 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 46,130 | 388 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 45,742 | 615 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 45,127 | 281 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 44,846 | 269 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 44,577 | 1,402 | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 43,175 | 554 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 42,621 | 397 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 42,224 | 384 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 41,840 | 687 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 41,153 | 292 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 40,861 | 422 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 40,439 | -103 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 40,542 | 426 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 40,116 | 184 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 39,932 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,427 | 950 | 3.02% |
| 1990 | 31,477 | 2,831 | 9.88% |
| 1980 | 28,646 | -2,249 | -7.28% |
| 1970 | 30,895 | 7,098 | 29.83% |
| 1960 | 23,797 | 4,988 | 26.52% |
| 1950 | 18,809 | 3,155 | 20.15% |
| 1940 | 15,654 | 1,616 | 11.51% |
| 1930 | 14,038 | 1,569 | 12.58% |
| 1920 | 12,469 | 2,104 | 20.3% |
| 1910 | 10,365 | -234 | -2.21% |
| 1900 | 10,599 | 1,761 | 19.93% |
| 1890 | 8,838 | 3,288 | 59.24% |
| 1880 | 5,550 | 2,068 | 59.39% |
| 1870 | 3,482 | -44,590 | -92.76% |