Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato: The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
About
Mankato is a city located in the county of Blue Earth in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,309 and a population density of 831 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,435 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Mankato
| Population | 43,435 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Postal code | 56001–56003 |
| Phone Area Codes | 507 |
| Area | 47.29 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.1591,-94.0092 |
| Altitude | 781 feet / 238 meters |
| Capital city | Mankato is capital of Blue Earth County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:18:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 918 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mankato is located at 44°9'33"N 94°0'33"W (44.1590600, -94.0091500).
Mankato map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Mankato increased by 9.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 3,482 | - | demographic balance |
| 1880 | 5,550 | 37.26% | demographic balance |
| 1890 | 8,838 | 37.2% | demographic balance |
| 1900 | 10,599 | 16.61% | demographic balance |
| 1910 | 10,365 | -2.26% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 39,309 | 73.63% | census |
| 2011 | 40,116 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,542 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,439 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,861 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,153 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,840 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,224 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 42,621 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,175 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,435 | 0.6% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Mankato
1City of Mankato Intergovernmental Center
10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001 View details
Phone: +15073878600 | Website available
People born in Mankato (62)
People born in Mankato, including United States Senator from Wisconsin Ron Johnson, Catholic bishop Daniel L. Ryan, Catholic bishop Robert Louis Hodapp, .
More notable people
- Mike Ploog (artist) he was born in 13/07/1940
- John H. Ray (American politician) he was born in 27/09/1886
- Clifford Fagan (American basketball player) he was born in 03/03/1911
- Arthur S. Thomas (United States Air Force general) he was born in 15/07/1935
- Ben Brielmaier (American football player) he was born in 24/10/1983
- Bob Paffrath (Player of American and Canadian football (1918-2005)) he was born in 03/07/1918
- Chris Eaton (Member of Minnesota Senate) she was born in 05/01/1954
- Corbin Lacina (American football player) he was born in 02/11/1970
- Craig Dahl (Player of American football) he was born in 17/06/1985
- Craig W. Duehring (American politician) he was born in 25/04/1945
- Earl Wood (American physiologist) he was born in 01/01/1912
- Florence Macbeth (American contralto) she was born in 12/01/1889
- G. Barry Anderson (American judge) he was born in 24/10/1954
- Holly Nelson (Canadian politician) she was born in 01/01/1950
- Jack Bechdolt (American writer) he was born in 13/07/1884
- Jacob Reitan (American activist) he was born in 01/01/1982
- Jeff Groth (American football player) he was born in 02/07/1957
- Jimmy Chin (American mountain climber) he was born in 12/10/1973
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mankato, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173142 | Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| 173920 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| 173911 | South Central College | North Mankato (MN) | 56003-1920 |
| 173647 | Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter (MN) | 56082-1498 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mankato, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mankato.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Manka Post Office | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Mankato, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 804 people.
Other cities in Blue Earth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blue Earth County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Crystal | 2,512 | City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States |
| Madison Lake | 1,202 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Rapidan | 1,106 | Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota |
| Saint Clair | 821 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Garden City | 694 | Census-designated place in Minnesota, United States |
| Good Thunder | 566 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Judson | 556 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Beauford | 407 | Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota |
| Eagle Lake | 374 | City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States |
| Mapleton | 320 | City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States |
| Skyline | 299 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Cambria | 263 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Vernon Center | 261 | Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota |
| Pemberton | 241 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Amboy | 161 | Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mankato distances to largest Minnesota cities