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Mankato, MN

Founded 1852Blue Earth CountyElev. 238 m
Population
44,882
Median home
$250,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Mankato

With about 44,882 residents, Mankato is one of Minnesota's notable places. Mankato was founded in 1852 and sits in Blue Earth County. The median age is 26.8 and the median household income is $64,826. Homes carry a median value of $250,600, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.5%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
44,882
Median age
26.8
Median household income
$64,826
Per-capita income
$32,788
Poverty rate
21.7%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
14.5 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black6.7%
Asian3.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35%
Service24.2%
Sales & office17.8%
Production, transportation & material moving15.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$250,600
Median gross rent
$1,089/mo
Owner-occupied
50.3%
Median year built
1981
Households
17,655
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Mankato has 21 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading27%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CENTRAL FREEDOM SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
Central High Area Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12
Kato Public Charter SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
LIFE LINES ADULT CONNECTIONHighGrades 11–12
MANKATO AREA NIGHT SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Mankato Area Public Schools OnlineHighGrades 9–12
MANKATO AREA SUMMER SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MANKATO EAST SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
Central Middle School ALCMiddleGrades 6–8
Prairie Winds Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementary
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
Mankato313
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime46% above national
Mankato2,842
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mankato Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mankato.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Blue Earth County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mankato is in Blue Earth County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mankato was founded in 1852 and sits in Blue Earth County. Elevation ~238 m.

Map of Mankato
Mankato, MN
Where Mankato is
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Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Blue Earth County CourthouseBrandrup, J. R., HouseCray, Lorin, HouseEberhart, Adolph O., HouseFirst Presbyterian ChurchIrving, William, HouseMankato Public Library and Reading RoomOld Main, Mankato State Teachers College
Notable people from Mankato
Ron JohnsonMike LindellJimmy ChinJohn LandsteinerMyrtle LindDaniel L. RyanBilly HouseMarvel CookeJohn BesslerRobert Louis Hodapp
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Nearby cities
Faribault (36 mi)Owatonna (37 mi)Prior Lake (47 mi)Shakopee (48 mi)Chaska (48 mi)Lakeville (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mankato, MN (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mankato, Minnesota.

Michael Young, 42
Mankato · Blue Earth County · 56001
AKA Michael Martin Young

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mankato — frequently asked

What is the population of Mankato, Minnesota?
Mankato has a population of about 44,882, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mankato?
The median home value in Mankato is $250,600, and the median gross rent is $1,089/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mankato safe? What is the crime rate?
Mankato Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 313 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mankato face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Blue Earth County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Mankato?
Mankato has 21 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mankato?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Mankato. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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