Mankato City PUMA, MN

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2021 Population

121,822

1.35% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

34.4

0.585% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.1%

1.77% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$67,582

7.79% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$199,800

3.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,989

2.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mankato City PUMA, MN had a population of 122k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $67,582. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mankato City PUMA, MN grew from 120,202 to 121,822, a 1.35% increase and its median household income grew from $62,695 to $67,582, a 7.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mankato City PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), White (Hispanic) (2.34%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%).

6.37% of the households in Mankato City PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Mankato City PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blue Earth, Nicollet & Waseca Counties--Mankato City PUMA, MN are Minnesota State University-Mankato (3,616 degrees awarded in 2021), South Central College (538 degrees), and Gustavus Adolphus College (449 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mankato City PUMA, MN was $199,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Mankato City PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mankato City PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Mankato City PUMA, MN borders Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN, Brown, Lyon, Redwood, Chippewa, Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle & Lincoln Counties PUMA, MN, Southwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, and Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Mankato City PUMA, MN is home to a population of 122k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.97% of Mankato City PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (6.05k people).

In 2021, there were 25.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Mankato City PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Mankato City PUMA, MN are Spanish (2,984 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (734 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (650 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,981

Women

49.9%

61,134

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 122,115 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Mankato City PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mankato City PUMA, MN was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mankato City PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mankato City PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 149
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.18k ± 323
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.03k ± 401

4.62%

Hispanic Population

5.62k people

4.62% of the people in Mankato City PUMA, MN are hispanic (5.62k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mankato City PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
967 ± 760 people
Somalia
599 ± 599 people
Kenya
513 ± 555 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mankato City PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 967 Mankato City PUMA, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 599 and Kenya with 513.

Foreign-Born Population

4.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.05k people

4.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.68k people

As of 2021, 4.97% of Mankato City PUMA, MN residents (6.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mankato City PUMA, MN was 4.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mankato City PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,984 households (2.59%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
734 households (0.637%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
650 households (0.564%)

6.37% of the households in Mankato City PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Mankato City PUMA, MN was Spanish. 2.59% of the households in Mankato City PUMA, MN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,352 ± 257
Gulf War (2001-)
969 ± 204
Gulf War (1990s)
657 ± 155

Mankato City PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mankato City PUMA, MN employs 65k people. The largest industries in Mankato City PUMA, MN are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,406 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,535 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,212 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($203,141), Nondepository credit & related activities ($184,748), and Air transportation ($119,098).

Males in Mankato City PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,912. The income inequality in Mankato City PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,994

Women

48.7%

32,711

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Mankato City PUMA, MN in 2020 was 63,705 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Mankato City PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

65k

2021 Value

2.02%

1 Year growth

± 2.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mankato City PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 2.02%, from 63.7k employees to 65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mankato City PUMA, MN, are Cashiers (1,562 people), Nursing assistants (1,524 people), and Retail salespersons (1,457 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mankato City PUMA, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65k

2021 Value

2.02%

1 Year growth

± 2.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mankato City PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 2.02%, from 63.7k employees to 65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mankato City PUMA, MN, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,406 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,535 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,212 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mankato City PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Mankato City PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,418

Median earning men ± $973

$31,206

Median earning women ± $1,137

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,853), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,250), and Wholesale Trade ($53,803).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,755), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,707), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,320).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mankato City PUMA, MN awarded 4,726 degrees. The student population of Mankato City PUMA, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,763 male students and 11,373 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mankato City PUMA, MN are White (3,559 and 81.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (224 and 5.15%), Black or African American (191 and 4.39%), and Asian (166 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Mankato City PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State University-Mankato (3,616 and 76.5%), South Central College (538 and 11.4%), and Gustavus Adolphus College (449 and 9.5%).

The most popular majors in Blue Earth, Nicollet & Waseca Counties--Mankato City PUMA, MN are Registered Nursing (354 and 7.49%), General Business Administration & Management (208 and 4.4%), and General Psychology (181 and 3.83%).

The median tuition costs in Blue Earth, Nicollet & Waseca Counties--Mankato City PUMA, MN are $38,965 for private four year colleges, and $8,072 and $17,126 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Mankato City PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,136 (43.5% men and 56.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,136 students enrolled in Mankato City PUMA, MN, 43.5% men and 56.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,593 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
178 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
169 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
299 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Blue Earth, Nicollet & Waseca Counties--Mankato City PUMA, MN was General Psychology with 178 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Blue Earth, Nicollet & Waseca Counties--Mankato City PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Minnesota State University-Mankato
3,616 degrees awarded
South Central College
538 degrees awarded
Gustavus Adolphus College
449 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota State University-Mankato with 3,616 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,860 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mankato City PUMA, MN, which is 0.649 times less than the 2,866 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,559 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 224 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,965) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,074) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,251) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.449% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Mankato City PUMA, MN in 2021 were Some college (26k), High School or Equivalent (25.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mankato City PUMA, MN was $199,800 in 2021, which is 0.816 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $192,300 to $199,800, a 3.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Mankato City PUMA, MN is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mankato City PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mankato City PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mankato City PUMA, MN is $67,582. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mankato City PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

Housing

Property

$199,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,000

$32,286

Median Property Taxes

±$944

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mankato City PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mankato City PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.9% of the housing units in Mankato City PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mankato City PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mankato City PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Mankato City PUMA, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,582

Median Household Income

± $2,120

46.9k

Number of Households

± 1,322

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.9k households in Mankato City PUMA, MN grew to $67,582 from the previous year's value of $62,695.

The following chart displays the households in Mankato City PUMA, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.461

2021 Wage GINI in Mankato City PUMA, MN

0.455

2020 Wage GINI in Mankato City PUMA, MN

In 2021, the income inequality in Mankato City PUMA, MN was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mankato City PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mankato City PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mankato City PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Worked At Home (9.28%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Mankato City PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.28%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mankato City PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Mankato City PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mankato City PUMA, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mankato City PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mankato City PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mankato City PUMA, MN (15.1k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mankato City PUMA, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.4% of the population of Mankato City PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 57% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 27.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.63%

Uninsured

57%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mankato City PUMA, MN declined by 4.14% from 3.79% to 3.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mankato City PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.