Mankato
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Mankato is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, with 44,488 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Mankato, 3.3 miles W.
- 44,488residents (2020 Census)
- 781 ftelevation · 238 m
- 20.2 sq miland area · 52.2 km²
- 2,207 / sq mipopulation density
- 56001ZIP code
About Mankato
Mankato ( man-KAY-toh) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Blue Earth County. It is the 21st-largest city in Minnesota and fourth-largest outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with a population of 44,488 at the 2020 census. The Mankato metropolitan area has an estimated 105,000 residents.
Mankato lies along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. The city is home to Minnesota State University, the state's second-largest university by enrollment.
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Living in Mankato
- Median household income
- $66,873
- Median home value
- $261,700
- Median rent
- $1,132/mo
- Median age
- 26.5
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Mankato had 44,488 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44,488 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,207 per sq mi (852 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mankato at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 44,488 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.16 sq mi (52.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1711° N, 93.9756° W |
| ZIP code | 56001 |
| Official website | ci.mankato.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2739878 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mankato
- North Mankato3.3 mi W
- Skyline3.6 mi SW
- Eagle Lake4.7 mi E
- St. Clair8.3 mi SE
- Kasota8.4 mi N
- Madison Lake8.7 mi E
- St. Peter10.9 mi N
- Good Thunder12.3 mi S
- Cleveland12.6 mi NE
- Nicollet12.7 mi NW
- Garden City12.9 mi SW
- Lake Crystal13.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mankato
What county is Mankato in?
Mankato is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Mankato, MN?
44,488 people lived in Mankato at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mankato, MN?
The ZIP code of Mankato is 56001.
What is the elevation of Mankato?
781 feet (238 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mankato?
North Mankato (3.3 mi), Skyline (3.6 mi), Eagle Lake (4.7 mi), St. Clair (8.3 mi), Kasota (8.4 mi).
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