North Mankato, MN Demographics

A map of North Mankato's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,065	12,125	84.9%	84.9%
Hispanic	740	597	5.2%	4.2%
Black	639	789	4.5%	5.5%
Multiracial	376	439	2.6%	3.1%
Asian	365	242	2.6%	1.7%
Native American/Other	26	83	0.2%	0.6%

North Mankato, Minnesota has an estimated population of 14,211, a less than 1% change from the 14,275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 2.6% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Mankato, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Mankato is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 North Mankato, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Mankato is ranked the 78th 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). North Mankato was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Mankato's White Population

12,065 residents of North Mankato, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Mankato is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. North Mankato ranks 659th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Mankato's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of North Mankato's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.9%.

North Mankato is more White than neighboring Mankato (81% White), Eagle Lake (81% White), and St. Peter (79.5% White). North Mankato is less White than neighboring Skyline (96.4% White), and Kasota (95.7% White).

North Mankato's Black Population

639 residents of North Mankato, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Mankato is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. North Mankato ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Mankato's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Black residents' share of North Mankato's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.5%.

North Mankato is more Black than neighboring Skyline (0% Black), Kasota (0% Black), and Eagle Lake (1.2% Black). North Mankato is less Black than neighboring Mankato (7% Black), and St. Peter (7.3% Black).

North Mankato's Asian Population

365 residents of North Mankato, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Mankato is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. North Mankato ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Mankato's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.8%. Asian residents' share of North Mankato's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.6%.

North Mankato is more Asian than neighboring Skyline (1% Asian), Kasota (1.3% Asian), Eagle Lake (0.9% Asian), and St. Peter (1.3% Asian). North Mankato is less Asian than neighboring Mankato (3.3% Asian).

North Mankato's Hispanic Population

740 residents of North Mankato, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Mankato ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Mankato's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. Hispanic residents' share of North Mankato's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.2%.

North Mankato is more Hispanic than neighboring Skyline (1.6% Hispanic), and Kasota (2% Hispanic). North Mankato is less Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Lake (7.2% Hispanic), and St. Peter (8.1% Hispanic).

North Mankato's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of North Mankato, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Mankato ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Mankato's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Mankato's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

North Mankato is more Native American/Other than neighboring Skyline (0% Native American/Other), Kasota (0% Native American/Other), and Eagle Lake (0% Native American/Other). North Mankato is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mankato (0.3% Native American/Other), and St. Peter (1.3% Native American/Other).

North Mankato's Multiracial Population

376 residents of North Mankato, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Mankato is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Mankato ranks 549th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Mankato's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Multiracial residents' share of North Mankato's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.6%.

North Mankato is more Multiracial than neighboring Skyline (1% Multiracial), Kasota (1.1% Multiracial), and St. Peter (2.4% Multiracial). North Mankato is less Multiracial than neighboring Mankato (3.1% Multiracial), and Eagle Lake (9.8% 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.