Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

North Mankato, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,211

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.9%12,065

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%740

Black

4.5%639

Two or More

2.6%376

Asian

2.6%365

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Other

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%146

High School Diploma

20.1%1,909

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%500

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%1,144

Associate's Degree

16.4%1,550

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%2,799

Master's Degree

7.1%676

Professional Degree

1.9%184

Doctorate

2.1%202

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

40.7%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$262,100

Median Renti

$973

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%4,132

Renter-Occupied

30.3%1,795

Total Units

6,129

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,791

Mean Household Incomei

$118,844

Per Capita Incomei

$51,604

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

8,018

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

307

Residentsi

321

Avg. Tenant Renti

$427/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing73 homes97% occupied$371/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers233 homes64% occupied$445/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,791/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

76%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

17.8%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

5.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

68.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.2% of subsidized households are minority

32.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

606(5.6% of civilian adults)