Mankato, MN Demographics

A map of Mankato's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	36,842	34,381	81.0%	77.3%
Black	3,195	3,652	7.0%	8.2%
Hispanic	2,370	2,589	5.2%	5.8%
Asian	1,500	1,698	3.3%	3.8%
Multiracial	1,408	1,801	3.1%	4.0%
Native American/Other	158	367	0.3%	0.8%

Mankato, Minnesota has an estimated population of 45,473, a slight increase from the 44,488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 7.0% Black, 5.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mankato, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mankato has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mankato, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mankato is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mankato was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mankato's White Population

36,842 residents of Mankato, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mankato is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Mankato ranks 772nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mankato's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Mankato's population has increased from 77.3% to 81.0%.

Mankato is less White than neighboring North Mankato (84.9% White), Skyline (96.4% White), Kasota (95.7% White), and St. Clair (86.5% White).

Mankato's Black Population

3,195 residents of Mankato, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Mankato ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mankato's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Mankato's population has decreased from 8.2% to 7.0%.

Mankato is more Black than neighboring North Mankato (4.5% Black), Skyline (0% Black), Eagle Lake (1.2% Black), Kasota (0% Black), and St. Clair (0% Black).

Mankato's Asian Population

1,500 residents of Mankato, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Mankato ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mankato's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Asian residents' share of Mankato's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.3%.

Mankato is more Asian than neighboring North Mankato (2.6% Asian), Skyline (1% Asian), Eagle Lake (0.9% Asian), Kasota (1.3% Asian), and St. Clair (0.3% Asian).

Mankato's Hispanic Population

2,370 residents of Mankato, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mankato ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mankato's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mankato's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.2%.

Mankato is more Hispanic than neighboring Skyline (1.6% Hispanic), Kasota (2% Hispanic), and St. Clair (4.6% Hispanic). Mankato is less Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Lake (7.2% Hispanic).

Mankato's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Mankato, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mankato ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mankato's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mankato's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Mankato is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Mankato (0.2% Native American/Other), Skyline (0% Native American/Other), Eagle Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Kasota (0% Native American/Other). Mankato is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Clair (3.5% Native American/Other).

Mankato's Multiracial Population

1,408 residents of Mankato, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Mankato ranks 335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mankato's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Mankato's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.1%.

Mankato is more Multiracial than neighboring North Mankato (2.6% Multiracial), Skyline (1% Multiracial), and Kasota (1.1% Multiracial). Mankato is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Lake (9.8% Multiracial), and St. Clair (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.