North Mankato Authority

North Mankato is a upper-middle-income town of 14,211 with home prices 1.3× below the Minnesota median.

North Mankato, Minnesota

North Mankato is a Minnesota town in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, home to 14,211 residents. Households here earn a median of $80,791.

Definition and scope

North Mankato is a chartered municipality within Blue Earth County, Minnesota, Minnesota. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Mankato, MN metropolitan area.

Who lives here

North Mankato has approximately 14,211 residents. The median age is 38.5 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $262,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 84.9%
• Black or African American: 4.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
• Asian: 2.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in North Mankato is $80,791. Poverty rate stands at 4.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 40.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for North Mankato:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 2
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Michels Farms Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Blue Earth County Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Geography and climate

North Mankato sits at an elevation of 991 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 4b.

References

• Minnesota State Authority — state-level reference for Minnesota.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.