What percentage of people rent in Mankato, KS?
33.5% (±9.0 points) of the occupied homes in Mankato, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 142 renting households against 282 that own their home.
In Mankato, the share of households that rent went from 19.9% in 2015–2019 to 33.5% in 2020–2024 (+13.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.5% (±9.0 points)
- Renting households
- 142 (±41)
- Median renter income
- $29,091 (±$4,205)
Who rents and who owns in Mankato
| Mankato | Jewell County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.5% (±9.0 points) | 25.9% (±5.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 142 (±41) | 341 (±72) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 282 (±72) | 976 (±89) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.4) | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $29,091 (±$4,205) | $30,417 (±$2,784) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $78,571 (±$24,502) | $68,906 (±$6,820) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Mankato, the renter share is not measurably different from Jewell County (25.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Jewell County, Mankato ranks 7 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 275 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Mankato has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.9% (±5.9 points) | 33.5% (±9.0 points) | +13.6 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $552 (±$131) | $639 (±$74) | +15.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,833 (±$12,148) | $50,893 (±$9,982) | +4.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Mankato
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | — | 33.5% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Center Township (Jewell County) | 0.3 mi | 30.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Jewell County) | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holmwood Township | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Limestone Township | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±43.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Oak | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Jewell County) | 8.5 mi | 31.7% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jewell | 8.5 mi | 32.9% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Jewell County) | 9.1 mi | 35.0% (±40.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Jewell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erving Township | 100.0% (±95.0 points) |
| 2 | Randall | 65.8% (±21.7 points) |
| 3 | Prairie Township (Jewell County) | 60.5% (±22.2 points) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Jewell County) | 56.5% (±35.0 points) |
| 5 | Richland Township (Jewell County) | 35.0% (±40.6 points) |
| 6 | Esbon | 34.0% (±26.2 points) |
| 7 | Mankato | 33.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 8 | Jewell | 32.9% (±14.8 points) |
| 9 | Buffalo Township (Jewell County) | 31.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 10 | Esbon Township | 30.5% (±24.1 points) |
| 11 | Center Township (Jewell County) | 30.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 12 | Highland Township (Jewell County) | 26.7% (±35.4 points) |
| 13 | Grant Township (Jewell County) | 23.1% (±19.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Jewell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mankato
How many renters are there in Mankato?
Mankato has an estimated 142 (±41) renting households, 33.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Mankato?
In Mankato, the share of households that rent went from 19.9% in 2015–2019 to 33.5% in 2020–2024 (+13.6 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Mankato?
A renting household in Mankato has 2.0 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Mankato?
The median renting household in Mankato, KS has an income of $29,091 (±$4,205) a year, against $78,571 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Mankato city, Kansas (place:44300, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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