Mankato was first called Jewell Center. It planned out in 1872.[5] It was renamed to Mankato in 1880, it was named after Mankato, Minnesota.[6] Mankato was incorporated as a city in 1880.[5]
The first post office in the town was created in August 1872. It was first called "Jewell Center." The post office was renamed to Mankato in April 1880.[7]
The 2020 census says that there were 836 people, 404 households, and 217 families living in Mankato. Of the households, 70.3% owned their home and 29.7% rented their home.
The median age was 50.0 years. Of the people, 92.2% were White, 0.8% were Native American, 0.7% were Asian, 0.2% were Black, 0.8% were from some other race, and 5.1% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the people.[3][9]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 869 people, 405 households, and 242 families living in Mankato.[10]
Education
Mankato has USD 107 Rock Hills. The Rock Hills High School mascot is the Grizzlies.[11]
Before school unification, Mankato was home to Mankato High School. Its mascot was the Cougars. The Mankato Cougars[12] won the Kansas State High School boys class B basketball championship in 1943.[13]
Famous people
Wint Smith (1892–1976) Congressman, represented Kansas from 1947-1961.[14]
Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Rank of Ambassador, in the Office of the United States Trade Representative, being confirmed March 1, 2018.[16]
