Mankato, MN

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2021 Population
43,938
2.94% 1-year growth
US Senator
N/AAmy Klobuchar
Democratic
(DFL) Party
US Senator
N/ATina Smith
Democratic
(DFL) Party
2021 Median Age
26.8
1.52% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
22.3%
0.961% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$56,274
7.37% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$196,300
3.92% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
25,504
4.61% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Mankato, MN had a population of 43.9k people with a median age of 26.8 and a median household income of $56,274. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mankato, MN grew from 42,685 to 43,938, a 2.94% increase and its median household income grew from $52,411 to $56,274, a 7.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mankato, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), White (Hispanic) (2.28%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%).

None of the households in Mankato, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.1% of the residents in Mankato, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mankato, MN are Minnesota State University-Mankato (3,616 degrees awarded in 2021) and Bethany Lutheran College (123 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mankato, MN was $196,300, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

Most people in Mankato, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Mankato, MN was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Mankato, MN is home to a population of 43.9k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.23% of Mankato, MN residents were born outside of the country (3.62k people).

In 2021, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.7k people) in Mankato, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.99k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.1%
2021 Citizenship
95%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.1% of Mankato, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mankato, MN was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mankato, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    36.7k ± 286
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.99k ± 247
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.5k ± 162
4.4%
Hispanic Population
1.94k people

In 2021, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.7k people) in Mankato, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.99k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.4% of the people in Mankato, MN are hispanic (1.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mankato, MN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    55,478 ± 5,754 people
  2. Somalia
    39,298 ± 4,850 people
  3. India
    30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.23%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.62k people
7.8%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.33k people

As of 2021, 8.23% of Mankato, MN residents (3.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mankato, MN was 7.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    750 ± 180
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    409 ± 164
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    191 ± 100

Mankato, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Mankato, MN employs 25.5k people. The largest industries in Mankato, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,998 people), Retail Trade (3,731 people), and Educational Services (3,465 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,469), Utilities ($64,397), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,125).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

25.5k
2021 Value
± 1,195
4.61%
1 Year growth
± 6.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mankato, MN grew at a rate of 4.61%, from 24.4k employees to 25.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mankato, MN, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,556 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,382 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,095 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mankato, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

25.5k
2021 Value
± 1,195
4.61%
1 Year growth
± 6.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mankato, MN grew at a rate of 4.61%, from 24.4k employees to 25.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mankato, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,998 people), Retail Trade (3,731 people), and Educational Services (3,465 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mankato, MN, though some of these residents may live in Mankato, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$32,706
Median earning men ± $1,937
$21,502
Median earning women ± $2,800

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,102), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,889), and Construction ($50,433).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,856), Construction ($44,063), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,304).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in Minnesota. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $28.4B
  2. $26.2B
  3. $23.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B
2020 Value in Minnesota
$636B
Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota
91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $25.1B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Minnesota

N/AAmy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
N/ATina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Mankato, MN awarded 3,739 degrees. The student population of Mankato, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,698 male students and 8,676 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mankato, MN are White (2,813 and 83.2%), followed by Black or African American (143 and 4.23%), Hispanic or Latino (134 and 3.96%), and Asian (124 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Mankato, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State University-Mankato (3,616 and 96.7%) and Bethany Lutheran College (123 and 3.29%).

The most popular majors in Mankato, MN are Registered Nursing (269 and 7.19%), General Business Administration & Management (196 and 5.24%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (153 and 4.09%).

The median tuition costs in Mankato, MN are $27,980 for private four year colleges, and $8,072 and $17,126 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Mankato, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,374 (43.6% men and 56.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,374 students enrolled in Mankato, MN, 43.6% men and 56.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,043 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 169 degree-majors awarded
  2. 132 degree-majors awarded
  3. 269 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mankato, MN was General Business Administration & Management with 169 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mankato, MN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,616 degrees awarded
  2. 123 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota State University-Mankato with 3,616 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,483 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mankato, MN, which is 0.657 times less than the 2,256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,813 degrees mean that there were 19.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 143 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,980) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,074) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,042) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Mankato, MN was $196,300 in 2021, which is 0.802 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,900 to $196,300, a 3.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Mankato, MN is 52.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mankato, MN have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mankato, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mankato, MN is $56,274. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Mankato, MN was Census Tract 1716 with a value of $90,282, followed by Census Tract 1709 and Census Tract 1705, with respective values of $77,273 and $74,107.

Property

$196,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,460
$8,999
Median Property Taxes
±$604

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mankato, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mankato, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

52.3%
Homeownership
2021
65.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 52.3% of the housing units in Mankato, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1716
  2. Census Tract 1709
  3. Census Tract 1705

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mankato, MN was Census Tract 1716 with a value of $90,282, followed by Census Tract 1709 and Census Tract 1705, with respective values of $77,273 and $74,107.

The following map shows all of the places in Mankato, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$56,274
Median Household Income
± $4,155
17.2k
Number of Households
± 977

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.2k households in Mankato, MN grew to $56,274 from the previous year's value of $52,411.

The following chart displays the households in Mankato, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mankato, MN is from Minnesota.
0.459
2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
  2. Carpooled (8.72%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.09%)

In 2021, 76.6% of workers in Mankato, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (8.09%).

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Commute Time

15.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mankato, MN have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Mankato, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mankato, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mankato, MN have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

22.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mankato, MN (9.11k out of 40.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mankato, MN is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.5% of the population of Mankato, MN has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 9.24% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Blue Earth County, MN see 1057 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.96% decrease from the previous year (1124 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1101 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 258 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,057 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Blue Earth County, MN

Primary care physicians in Blue Earth County, MN see an average of 1,057 patients per year. This represents a 5.96% decrease from the previous year (1,124 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Blue Earth County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 41% between 18 and 34 years, 26.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.49%
Uninsured
57.5%
Employer Coverage
14.2%
Medicaid
9.24%
Medicare
14.1%
Non-Group
1.53%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mankato, MN declined by 9.53% from 3.86% to 3.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mankato, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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