City safety & data profile

North MankatoMN

North Mankato, MN is a 14K-resident city in Nicollet County with a median household income of $80,791.

Nicollet County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Mankato, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Mankato has a population larger than 21% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $262,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 79%
By size
$80,791
Median income
$262,100
Median home
4.5%
Poverty rate

The read on North Mankato

North Mankato posts a median household income higher than 50% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 50%
by median income, US cities

Where North Mankato income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$80,791 Top 50% higher than 50% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Mankato, MN beyond the headline numbers

North Mankato sits inside Nicollet County, Minnesota, at roughly 44.17°N, -94.03°W. Population 13,529, $80,791 median household income. Median home value $262,100, median rent $973. Poverty rate 4.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Mankato's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 33%, then short sleep duration at 29.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Mankato from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,529
North Mankato
Median Income
$80,791
+19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$262,100
+15% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nicollet County) - North Mankato's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
34K+5%
Median Income
$79,756+33%
Median Home Value
$270,300+59%
Poverty Rate
8%-25%
Unemployment
2.2%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Mankato, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$973/mo
Poverty Rate
4.5% -68% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.7%
Work From Home 10.2%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 86.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
33%
Short Sleep Duration
29.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.8%
Physical Inactivity
21.2%
Binge Drinking
19.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Current Smoking
12.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.7%
Current Asthma
10%
Diabetes
9.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.2%
Annual Checkup 73.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Mankato, MN? ▼
North Mankato, MN has a population of 13,529 people, located in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in North Mankato? ▼
The median household income in North Mankato, MN is $80,791 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
What is the median home value in North Mankato? ▼
The median home value in North Mankato, MN is $262,100. Median rent is $973/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Mankato? ▼
The top health indicators in North Mankato include Obesity (33%), Short Sleep Duration (29.5%), High Blood Pressure (28.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Mankato? ▼
The median age in North Mankato, MN is 38.5 years. 40.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Mankato, MN is located in Nicollet County, Minnesota. With a population of 14K and a $80,791 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the North Mankato area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using North Mankato's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Nicollet County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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