Mankato, MN Demographics

A map of Mankato's Population by Race

Mankato, Minnesota had a population of 44,488 in 2020. It was 77.3% White, 8.2% Black, 3.8% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mankato, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mankato is the 22nd most populous. 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's White Population

34,381 residents of Mankato identify as White, or 77.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Mankato roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mankato is ranked #772 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mankato is less White than neighboring North Mankato (84.9% White), Skyline (91.7% White), Eagle Lake (87.5% White), Kasota (88.5% White), and St. Clair (93.5% White).

Mankato's Black Population

3,652 residents of Mankato identify as Black, or 8.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mankato roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mankato is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mankato is more Black than neighboring North Mankato (5.5% Black), Skyline (0.7% Black), Eagle Lake (2.5% Black), Kasota (3.8% Black), and St. Clair (0.4% Black).

Mankato's Asian Population

1,698 residents of Mankato identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mankato roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mankato is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mankato is more Asian than neighboring North Mankato (1.7% Asian), Skyline (0.3% Asian), Eagle Lake (1.2% Asian), Kasota (0.7% Asian), and St. Clair (0.1% Asian).

Mankato's Hispanic Population

2,589 residents of Mankato identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mankato roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mankato is ranked #207 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mankato is more Hispanic than neighboring North Mankato (4.2% Hispanic), Skyline (3.1% Hispanic), Eagle Lake (3.7% Hispanic), Kasota (2.7% Hispanic), and St. Clair (2.8% Hispanic).

Mankato's Native American/Other Population

367 residents of Mankato identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mankato roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mankato is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mankato is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Mankato (0.6% Native American/Other), Skyline (0.7% Native American/Other), Eagle Lake (0.5% Native American/Other), Kasota (0.4% Native American/Other), and St. Clair (0.7% Native American/Other).

Mankato's Multiracial Population

1,801 residents of Mankato identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mankato roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Mankato is ranked #335 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mankato is more Multiracial than neighboring North Mankato (3.1% Multiracial), Skyline (3.5% Multiracial), Kasota (3.9% Multiracial), and St. Clair (2.5% Multiracial). Mankato is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Lake (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.