Mankato-North Mankato, MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
102,870
1.31% 1-year growth
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic
(DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic
(DFL) Party
2021 Median Age
33.4
0.602% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
14.1%
1.88% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$67,860
7.22% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$208,200
5.1% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
58,363
1.69% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Mankato-North Mankato, MN had a population of 103k people with a median age of 33.4 and a median household income of $67,860. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mankato-North Mankato, MN grew from 101,544 to 102,870, a 1.31% increase and its median household income grew from $63,288 to $67,860, a 7.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), and White (Hispanic) (2.07%).

None of the households in Mankato-North 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.

97% of the residents in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are Minnesota State University-Mankato (3,616 degrees awarded in 2021), South Central College (538 degrees), and Gustavus Adolphus College (449 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mankato-North Mankato, MN was $208,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in Mankato-North Mankato, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Mankato-North Mankato, MN was 2 cars per household.

Mankato-North Mankato, MN borders Fairmont, MN, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, and New Ulm, MN.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Mankato-North Mankato, MN is home to a population of 103k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.26% of Mankato-North Mankato, MN residents were born outside of the country (5.41k people).

In 2021, there were 22.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.4k people) in Mankato-North Mankato, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97%
2021 Citizenship
96.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Mankato-North 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-North Mankato, MN was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mankato-North Mankato, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    89.4k ± 148
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.97k ± 297
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.69k ± 384
4.3%
Hispanic Population
4.42k people

In 2021, there were 22.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.4k people) in Mankato-North Mankato, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.3% of the people in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are hispanic (4.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mankato-North 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

5.26%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
5.41k people
4.99%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
5.06k people

As of 2021, 5.26% of Mankato-North Mankato, MN residents (5.41k 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-North Mankato, MN was 4.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,903 ± 233
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    837 ± 197
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    513 ± 141

Mankato-North Mankato, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Mankato-North Mankato, MN employs 58.4k people. The largest industries in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,942 people), Manufacturing (8,339 people), and Educational Services (7,334 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,250), Utilities ($70,326), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,260).

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

58.4k
2021 Value
± 1,509
1.69%
1 Year growth
± 3.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mankato-North Mankato, MN grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 57.4k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mankato-North Mankato, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,167 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,476 people), and Management Occupations (5,352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mankato-North Mankato, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

58.4k
2021 Value
± 1,509
1.69%
1 Year growth
± 3.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mankato-North Mankato, MN grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 57.4k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mankato-North Mankato, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,942 people), Manufacturing (8,339 people), and Educational Services (7,334 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mankato-North Mankato, MN, though some of these residents may live in Mankato-North 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

$41,259
Median earning men ± $1,224
$30,513
Median earning women ± $1,183

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,409), Wholesale Trade ($53,536), and Construction ($52,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,392), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,303), and Construction ($41,419).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 910
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 657
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 613
    Manufacturing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.45M
    Manufacturing
  2. $908k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $275k
    Wholesale Trade

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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.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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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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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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

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Amy 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.
Tina 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-North Mankato, MN awarded 4,726 degrees. The student population of Mankato-North Mankato, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,763 male students and 11,373 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are White (3,559 and 81.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (224 and 5.15%), Black or African American (191 and 4.39%), and Asian (166 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Mankato-North Mankato, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State University-Mankato (3,616 and 76.5%), South Central College (538 and 11.4%), and Gustavus Adolphus College (449 and 9.5%).

The most popular majors in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are Registered Nursing (354 and 7.49%), General Business Administration & Management (208 and 4.4%), and General Psychology (181 and 3.83%).

The median tuition costs in Mankato-North Mankato, MN are $38,965 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

University
Measure

In 2021 in Mankato-North Mankato, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,136 (43.5% men and 56.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,136 students enrolled in Mankato-North Mankato, MN, 43.5% men and 56.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,593 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 178 degree-majors awarded
  2. 169 degree-majors awarded
  3. 299 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mankato-North Mankato, MN was General Psychology with 178 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,616 degrees awarded
  2. 538 degrees awarded
  3. 449 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, 1,860 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mankato-North Mankato, MN, which is 0.649 times less than the 2,866 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 3,559 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 224 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 ($38,965) 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, 2-year ($1,251) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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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-North Mankato, MN was $208,200 in 2021, which is 0.85 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $198,100 to $208,200, a 5.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Mankato-North Mankato, MN is 66.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mankato-North Mankato, MN have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mankato-North Mankato, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mankato-North Mankato, MN is $67,860. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Mankato-North Mankato, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

Property

$208,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,572
$26,258
Median Property Taxes
±$846

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-North Mankato, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

66.7%
Homeownership
2021
65%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66.7% of the housing units in Mankato-North Mankato, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mankato-North Mankato, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

The following map shows all of the counties in Mankato-North 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.
$67,860
Median Household Income
± $2,385
39.4k
Number of Households
± 1,230

In 2021, the median household income of the 39.4k households in Mankato-North Mankato, MN grew to $67,860 from the previous year's value of $63,288.

The following chart displays the households in Mankato-North 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-North 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 (76.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.92%)
  3. Carpooled (7.51%)

In 2021, 76.7% of workers in Mankato-North Mankato, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.92%) and those who carpooled to work (7.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

17.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mankato-North Mankato, MN have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Mankato-North 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-North 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-North Mankato, MN have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mankato-North Mankato, MN (13.6k out of 97k 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 Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mankato-North Mankato, MN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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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96.4% of the population of Mankato-North Mankato, MN has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 29.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

3.56%
Uninsured
58.1%
Employer Coverage
12.8%
Medicaid
11.2%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
1.29%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mankato-North Mankato, MN declined by 4.75% from 3.74% to 3.56%.

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

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