North Mankato

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota

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North Mankato is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, with 14,275 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Skyline, 2.9 miles S.

About North Mankato

North Mankato ( man-KAY-toh) is a city in Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,275 at the 2020 census. North Mankato is situated on the north bank of the Minnesota River, across from the larger city of Mankato.

Most of North Mankato is in Nicollet County, but a small part extends into Blue Earth County. It is neighbored to the south across the Minnesota River by Mankato. The two cities have a combined population of 58,763. North Mankato is the second largest city in the Mankato, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and was listed as a principal city of the MSA until September 2018.

North Mankato was incorporated as a village on December 19, 1898. U.S. Highways 14 and 169 and Minnesota State Highway 60 are three of the city's main routes.

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Living in North Mankato

Median household income
$80,791
Median home value
$262,100
Median rent
$973/mo
Median age
38.5
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North Mankato, MN population

North Mankato had 14,275 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census14,275
Density2,202 per sq mi (850 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

North Mankato at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyNicollet County
TypeCity
Population14,275 (2020)
Land area6.48 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Water area0.11 sq mi (0.30 km²)
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates44.1827° N, 94.0411° W
ZIP code56003
Official websitenorthmankato.com
Census code (GEOID)2747068

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about North Mankato

What county is North Mankato in?

North Mankato is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.

What is the population of North Mankato, MN?

14,275 people lived in North Mankato at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of North Mankato, MN?

The ZIP code of North Mankato is 56003.

What is the elevation of North Mankato?

781 feet (238 m) above sea level.

What towns are near North Mankato?

Skyline (2.9 mi), Mankato (3.3 mi), Eagle Lake (8.0 mi), Kasota (8.4 mi), Nicollet (9.7 mi).

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