How long is the commute from Mankato, KS?
Workers who live in Mankato, KS take an average of 13.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.9 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Mankato get to work
| Means of transportation | Mankato | Jewell County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.9% (±7.1 points) | 77.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±3.3 points) | 10.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±3.1 points) | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±4.7 points) | 7.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Mankato, the average commute is not measurably different from Jewell County (16.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mankato, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jewell County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jewell County, Mankato ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1265 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mankato
| Vehicles available | Mankato | Jewell County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.9 points) | 1.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% (±8.1 points) | 22.6% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±9.5 points) | 39.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.3% (±8.7 points) | 36.1% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Mankato, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jewell County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mankato
| Mankato | Jewell County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±4.7 points) | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±6.6 points) | 88.5% (±4.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±8.0 points) | 81.9% (±5.5 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mankato, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jewell County (81.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mankato
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | — | 13.9 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Center Township (Jewell County) | 0.3 mi | 13.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jewell County) | 5.4 mi | 37.7 minutes (±18.6) | Higher |
| Burr Oak | 7.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Jewell County) | 8.5 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jewell | 8.5 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Oak Township (Jewell County) | 9.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Formoso | 11 mi | 45.4 minutes (±44.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Jewell County) | 12 mi | 31.9 minutes (±30.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Jewell County), KS (37.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jewell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Burr Oak | 22.4 minutes (±9.4) |
| 7 | Burr Oak Township (Jewell County) | 21.8 minutes (±8.4) |
| 8 | Jewell | 17.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Buffalo Township (Jewell County) | 16.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Esbon | 16.4 minutes (±9.9) |
| 11 | Esbon Township | 14.0 minutes (±8.3) |
| 12 | Mankato | 13.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Center Township (Jewell County) | 13.8 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Jewell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mankato
How long is the average commute in Mankato?
Workers who live in Mankato, KS take an average of 13.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mankato without a car?
2.6% of households in Mankato have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mankato?
6.4% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Mankato worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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