Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato: The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It is located on the Minnesota River in the southern part of the state. Mankato is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Mankato Civic Center and the Mankato Museum of Art.
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 172 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 |
Altitude : | 781 feet / 238 meters |
Capital city : | Mankato is capital of Blue Earth County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (172 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 14:49:20 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 918 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 9.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mankato is located at 44°9'33"N 94°0'33"W (44.1590600, -94.0091500).
Mankato map
- Official Website
Official website of Mankato
Demographics
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 |
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Mankato
College & universities near Mankato, MN
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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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 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mankato, MN
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Mankato
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Manka Post Office | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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