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Mankato, KS


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Mankato, Kansas

Mankato, Kansas is 107 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 152 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Jewell county. The population of the city is 976.

The People and Families of Mankato

In Mankato, about 60% of adults are married. Adults in Mankato are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mankato had a median family income of $41,429.

Mankato Housing

Of the housing in Mankato, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Mankato are lower than most places in Kansas. Property taxes in the city are low by Kansas standards.

Commuting

In Mankato, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Mankato than most cities its size. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Mankato strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMankato Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMankato Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMankato Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mankato, KS

Comparing Mankato to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built22
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