Mankato, Kansas

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mankato has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Mankato was 111 °F (43.9 °C) on July 5, 1964, while the coldest temperature recorded was −25 °F (−31.7 °C) on January 10, 1982.^[8]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 836 people, 404 households, and 217 families in Mankato.^[10][11] The population density was 857.4 per square mile (331.1/km²). There were 479 housing units at an average density of 491.3 per square mile (189.7/km²).^[11][12] The racial makeup was 92.22% (771) white or European American (91.51% non-Hispanic white), 0.24% (2) black or African-American, 0.84% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.72% (6) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.84% (7) from other races, and 5.14% (43) from two or more races.^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.63% (22) of the population.^[14]

Of the 404 households, 22.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.1% were married couples living together; 27.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.8% of households consisted of individuals and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[11] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 18.1% of the population.^[16]

20.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 28.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males.^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.2 males.^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $35,455 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,171) and the median family income was $63,594 (+/- $16,067).^[17] Males had a median income of $29,375 (+/- $6,498) versus $16,339 (+/- $4,210) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $22,111 (+/- $3,473).^[18] Approximately, 4.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those ages 65 or over.^[19][20]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 869 people in 405 households, including 242 families, in the city. The population density was 860.4 inhabitants per square mile (332.2/km²). There were 486 housing units at an average density of 481.2 per square mile (185.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0%.^[21]

Of the 405 households 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 18.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age was 51.5 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 28.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.