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Mankato, MN

CSAMankato-New Ulm MSAMankato#1/16 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

45,473population

26.5median age

This community is a community of 45,473 with a median age of 26.5. The population is predominantly White (81%) with a significant Black community (7%). Median household income is $66,873. 93.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 50%, with a median home value of $261,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81%36,842

Black

7%3,195

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%2,370

Asian

3.3%1,500

Two or More

3.1%1,408

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%97

Other

0.1%61

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%871

High School Diploma

18.9%4,548

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,911

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%3,395

Associate's Degree

13.7%3,304

Bachelor's Degree

23.3%5,607

Master's Degree

7.4%1,779

Professional Degree

2.1%510

Doctorate

2.4%572

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

35.1%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

$261,700median home value

$1,132median rent

50%homeownership

19,529total units

7.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 50%

Renter 50%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%936

$50K–$100K

1.8%161

$100K–$150K

7.1%638

$150K–$200K

12.7%1,150

$200K–$300K

29.8%2,696

$300K–$500K

29.4%2,656

$500K–$1M

7.4%673

$1M+

1.5%136

Rent Distribution

Under $500

502

$500–$750

849

$750–$1,000

2,146

$1,000–$1,250

1,767

$1,250–$1,500

1,252

$1,500–$2,000

1,511

$2,000+

836

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%547

2010–2019

14.1%2,755

2000–2009

17.3%3,373

1990–1999

10.4%2,027

1980–1989

7.2%1,409

1970–1979

9.5%1,857

1960–1969

11%2,149

1950–1959

7.6%1,489

1940–1949

5%971

1939 or earlier

15.1%2,952

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.7%12,603

Electricity

25.4%4,583

Bottled/LP Gas

3%549

No Fuel

0.8%143

Other

0.7%121

Wood

0.4%76

Household Economyi

$66,873median household income

$33,811per capita income

19.1%poverty rate

6%unemployment

27,035labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%1,207

$10K–$15K

4.6%833

$15K–$20K

2.8%514

$20K–$25K

3.5%625

$25K–$30K

5.2%945

$30K–$35K

3%539

$35K–$40K

4.3%779

$40K–$45K

3.8%686

$45K–$50K

4.1%746

$50K–$60K

6.4%1,157

$60K–$75K

11.6%2,101

$75K–$100K

15.4%2,787

$100K–$125K

9.2%1,670

$125K–$150K

5.4%985

$150K–$200K

8.6%1,546

$200K+

5.3%955

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,197

Residentsi

2,081

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing130 homes95% occupied$458/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers97 homes62% occupied$500/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8417 homes91% occupied$354/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,873/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79.2%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

16.9%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

64.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31.7% of subsidized households are minority

42% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,3737.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

227

China

138

Canada

132

Korea

117

Philippines

108

Germany

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,579

Avg. Commutei

13.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,394

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,353(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured

Mankato, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026