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Mankato, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°47′13″N 98°12′30″W / 39.78694°N 98.20833°W / 39.78694; -98.20833
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Mankato, Kansas
City and County seat
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
Location within Jewell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
KDOT map of Jewell County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°47′13″N 98°12′30″W / 39.78694°N 98.20833°W / 39.78694; -98.20833[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJewell
Founded1870s
Platted1872
Incorporated1880
Named forMankato, Minnesota
Area
[2]
 • Total0.97 sq mi (2.53 km2)
 • Land0.97 sq mi (2.53 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,765 ft (538 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total836
 • Density860/sq mi (330/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66956
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.[3]

History

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Mankato was originally called Jewell Center, and under the latter name laid out in 1872.[4] It was renamed Mankato in 1880 after Mankato, Minnesota.[5] Mankato was incorporated as a city in 1880.[4]

The first post office in the town was established as Jewell Center in August 1872. The post office was renamed Mankato in April 1880.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.[7]

Climate

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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]

Climate data for Mankato, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2005
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 77
(25) 		80
(27) 		89
(32) 		99
(37) 		100
(38) 		108
(42) 		111
(44) 		110
(43) 		108
(42) 		96
(36) 		84
(29) 		78
(26) 		111
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 37.1
(2.8) 		41.8
(5.4) 		53.0
(11.7) 		63.3
(17.4) 		73.4
(23.0) 		84.7
(29.3) 		90.5
(32.5) 		87.8
(31.0) 		79.3
(26.3) 		67.2
(19.6) 		52.7
(11.5) 		39.9
(4.4) 		64.2
(17.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 25.7
(−3.5) 		29.6
(−1.3) 		39.8
(4.3) 		50.0
(10.0) 		60.7
(15.9) 		72.4
(22.4) 		78.2
(25.7) 		75.3
(24.1) 		66.0
(18.9) 		53.8
(12.1) 		39.9
(4.4) 		29.1
(−1.6) 		51.7
(11.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 14.2
(−9.9) 		17.5
(−8.1) 		26.7
(−2.9) 		36.7
(2.6) 		48.0
(8.9) 		60.0
(15.6) 		65.9
(18.8) 		62.7
(17.1) 		52.7
(11.5) 		40.5
(4.7) 		27.0
(−2.8) 		18.3
(−7.6) 		39.2
(4.0)
Record low °F (°C) −25
(−32) 		−19
(−28) 		−13
(−25) 		11
(−12) 		19
(−7) 		37
(3) 		42
(6) 		42
(6) 		22
(−6) 		10
(−12) 		−5
(−21) 		−23
(−31) 		−25
(−32)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.78
(20) 		0.91
(23) 		1.63
(41) 		2.60
(66) 		4.24
(108) 		3.78
(96) 		4.17
(106) 		3.55
(90) 		2.38
(60) 		1.98
(50) 		1.30
(33) 		0.96
(24) 		28.28
(717)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.0
(13) 		7.7
(20) 		3.5
(8.9) 		1.0
(2.5) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.4
(1.0) 		2.0
(5.1) 		5.4
(14) 		25.0
(64)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 3.6 3.5 5.7 7.4 9.8 8.3 7.8 7.6 6.3 5.3 4.1 3.8 73.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.4 2.4 1.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.8 2.2 9.7
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: National Weather Service[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880506—
189080058.1%
190089011.3%
19101,15529.8%
19201,32614.8%
19301,4045.9%
19401,4261.6%
19501,4622.5%
19601,231−15.8%
19701,2874.5%
19801,205−6.4%
19901,037−13.9%
2000976−5.9%
2010869−11.0%
2020836−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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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

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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.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 976 people in 436 households, including 256 families, in the city. The population density was 964.0 inhabitants per square mile (372.2/km2). There were 509 housing units at an average density of 502.7 per square mile (194.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% White, 0.10% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92%.[22]

Of the 436 households 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 39.0% of households were one person and 21.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median household income was $29,286 and the median family income was $41,429. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,457. About 4.9% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The community is served by Rock Hills USD 107 public school district. The Rock Hills High School mascot is Grizzlies.[23]

Prior to school unification, Mankato was home to Mankato High School with the mascot Cougars. The Mankato Cougars[24] won the Kansas State High School boys class B basketball championship in 1943.[25]

Notable people

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  • Wint Smith (1892–1976) Congressman, represented Kansas from 1947 to 1961.[26]
  • Ernest Tippin (1890–1958) Olympic sharpshooter.[27]
  • Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Rank of Ambassador, in the Office of the United States Trade Representative, being confirmed March 1, 2018.[28]
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On November 3, 2019, YouTubers Yes Theory published a video titled "Throwing a Party in the Most Boring Town in America". The video features the group visiting Mankato and their quest to throw a party in the town.[29]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mankato, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Mankato, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 214.
  5. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 211.
  6. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Hastings". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Mankato, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  22. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  23. ^ "Rock Hills". USD 107. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  24. ^ "Mankato Downs White Rock 46-26", The Belleville Telescope, 26 September 1985, p.10.
  25. ^ "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  26. ^ "Smith, Wint". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  27. ^ "Ernest Tippin". Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  28. ^ "Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud". ustr.gov. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  29. ^ "Throwing a Party in the Most Boring Town in America". Retrieved July 6, 2022.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
See also: List of books about Jewell County, Kansas
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