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Crime in Mankato summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mankato. Key points include:
There were 1,417 total crimes in Mankato in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mankato is 3,119.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mankato is 299.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mankato is 2,819.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mankato is 47.18% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Mankato Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mankato / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,417 | 3,119.0 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 136 | 299.4 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 24.2 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 215.7 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,281 | 2,819.7 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 139 | 306.0 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,089 | 2,397.0 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 116.7 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mankato summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mankato. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mankato is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mankato is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mankato is $304,131.
The median income in Mankato is $66,873.
Mankato's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mankato Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mankato | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mankato, MN Weather
The average high in Mankato is 55.5° and the average low is 35.5°.
There are 62.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.2 inches of precipitation each year with 39.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mankato |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mankato Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mankato
The current population in Mankato is 45,473. The population has increased 19.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,473 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 44,882 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 44,444 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 43,938 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 42,685 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 42,093 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 41,701 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 41,241 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 40,900 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 40,557 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 39,871 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 39,710 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 39,246 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 38,725 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 38,187 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mankato
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Mankato is:
81.0% White with 36,842 White residents.
7.0% African American with 3,195 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 97 American Indian residents.
3.3% Asian with 1,500 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 61 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 1,408 Two Or More residents.
5.2% Hispanic with 2,370 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mankato | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.0% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.0% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mankato
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Mankato is 49.1% female with 22,323 female residents.
Mankato is 50.9% male with 23,149 male residents.
| Gender | Mankato | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mankato for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Mankato completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Mankato completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Mankato completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Mankato completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Mankato completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Mankato completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Mankato completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Mankato completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Mankato completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mankato | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mankato, Minnesota
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6.7% of households in Mankato earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Mankato earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in Mankato earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Mankato earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Mankato earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Mankato earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Mankato earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Mankato earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Mankato earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Mankato earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mankato | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
