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North Mankato, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°10′53″N 94°02′20″W / 44.18139°N 94.03889°W / 44.18139; -94.03889
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North Mankato
City
Location of the city of North Mankato within Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties in the state of Minnesota
Location of the city of North Mankato
within Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties
in the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°10′53″N 94°02′20″W / 44.18139°N 94.03889°W / 44.18139; -94.03889
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountiesNicollet, Blue Earth
Government
 • TypeMayor – Council
 • MayorScott Carlson[1]
Area
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 • City
6.41 sq mi (16.60 km2)
 • Land6.30 sq mi (16.31 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Elevation
[3]
994 ft (303 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • City
14,275
 • Estimate 
(2022)[5]
14,251
 • Density2,267.31/sq mi (875.46/km2)
 • Urban
57,584 (US: 456th)
 • Metro
104,072 (US: 353rd)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56003
Area code507
FIPS code27-47068
GNIS feature ID2395257[3]
Websitewww.northmankato.com

North Mankato (/mænˈkeɪtoʊ/ man-KAY-toh)[6] is a city in Nicollet and Blue Earth counties in the State of Minnesota. The population was 14,275 at the 2020 census.[4]

Most of North Mankato is in Nicollet County, but a small part extends into Blue Earth County. It is neighbored to the south across the Minnesota River by Mankato.[7] The two cities have a combined population of 58,763. North Mankato is the smaller of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.

North Mankato was incorporated as a village in 1898. U.S. Highways 14 and 169 and Minnesota State Highway 60 are three of the city's main routes.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 5.99 square miles (15.51 km2), of which 5.87 square miles (15.20 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) is water.[8]

North Mankato, Minnesota

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900939—
19101,27936.2%
19201,84043.9%
19302,82253.4%
19403,51724.6%
19504,78836.1%
19605,92723.8%
19707,34724.0%
19809,14524.5%
199010,16411.1%
200011,79816.1%
201013,39413.5%
202014,2756.6%
2022 (est.)14,251[5]−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[4]

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 13,394 people, 5,580 households, and 3,553 families living in the city. The population density was 2,281.8 inhabitants per square mile (881.0/km2). There were 5,864 housing units at an average density of 999.0 per square mile (385.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 2.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 5,580 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 11,798 people, 4,744 households, and 3,178 families living in the city. The population density was 2,502.5 inhabitants per square mile (966.2/km2). There were 5,046 housing units at an average density of 1,070.3 per square mile (413.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White, 0.65% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 4,744 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,816, and the median income for a family was $59,265. Males had a median income of $38,720 versus $25,713 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,916. About 5.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Presidential election results 1960–2020
Precinct General Election Results[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 43.5% 3,615 53.8% 4,470 2.7% 219
2016 43.9% 3,361 46.1% 3,528 10.0% 765
2012 44.2% 3,418 53.3% 4,123 2.5% 192
2008 43.0% 3,304 55.0% 4,232 2.0% 156
2004 48.2% 3,608 50.5% 3,772 1.3% 99
2000 48.5% 3,064 45.6% 2,879 5.9% 270
1996 39.4% 2,144 48.3% 2,623 12.3% 669
1992 36.1% 2,128 39.9% 2,348 24.0% 1,415
1988 50.3% 2,544 49.7% 2,513 0.0% 0
1984 54.4% 2,539 45.6% 2,129 0.0% 0
1980 45.0% 2,024 42.5% 1,915 12.5% 562
1976 48.8% 1,919 48.5%' 1,908 2.7% 108
1972 55.7% 1,927 42.9% 1,484 1.4% 47
1968 44.1% 1,333 52.5% 1,586 3.4% 101
1964 39.5% 991 60.4% 1,517 0.1% 4
1960 56.4% 1,587 53.4% 1,223 0.2% 5

Education

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The old North Mankato Public School building, now Belltower Apartments, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Hoover Elementary School
  • Monroe Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • Kennedy Elementary School
  • Prairie Winds Middle School
  • Dakota Meadows Middle School
  • South Central College

Corporations

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References

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  1. ^ "North Mankato, Minnesota". www.northmankato.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Mankato, Minnesota
  4. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  7. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 373.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  10. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results". Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
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