Mankato, Kansas
City and County seat
Coordinates39°47′13″N 98°12′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJewell
Founded1870s
Platted1872
Incorporated1880
Named forMankato, Minnesota
Area total0.97 sq mi
Area land0.97 sq mi
Area water0.00 sq mi
Area total2.53 km²
Area land2.53 km²
Area water0.00 km²
Unit prefImperial
Elevation1765 ft
Population as of2020
Population total836
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code66956
Area code785
FIPS code20-44300
GNIS ID2395832[1]
Websitemankatoks.com

Mankato is a city in and the county seat of Jewell County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 836.[2]

History

Mankato was originally called Jewell Center, and under the latter name laid out in 1872.[3] It was renamed Mankato in 1880 after Mankato, Minnesota.[4] Mankato was incorporated as a city in 1880.[3]

The first post office in the town was established as Jewell Center in August 1872. The post office was renamed Mankato in April 1880.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.[6]

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.[7]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 836 people, 404 households, and 217 families in Mankato.[8][9] 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).[9][10] 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.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.63% (22) of the population.[12]

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.[9] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 18.1% of the population.[14]

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.[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.2 males.[9]

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).[15] 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).[16] 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.[17][18]

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 inhabitants 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%.[19]

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.

Education

The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. The Rock Hills High School mascot is Grizzlies.[20]

Prior to school unification, Mankato was home to Mankato High School with the mascot Cougars. The Mankato Cougars[21] won the Kansas State High School boys class B basketball championship in 1943.[22]

Notable people

  • Wint Smith (1892–1976) Congressman, represented Kansas from 1947 to 1961.[23]
  • Ernest Tippin (1890–1958) Olympic sharpshooter.[24]
  • Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Rank of Ambassador, in the Office of the United States Trade Representative, being confirmed March 1, 2018.[25]

References

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  2. ^ "Profile of Mankato, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived April 1, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 214
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 211
  5. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Hastings". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  10. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  20. ^ "Rock Hills". USD 107. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  21. ^ "Mankato Downs White Rock 46-26", The Belleville Telescope, 26 September 1985, p.10.
  22. ^ "Basketball". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  23. ^ "Smith, Wint". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  24. ^ "Ernest Tippin". Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  25. ^ "Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud". ustr.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-18.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Jewell County, Kansas