20-672: North Mankato ( / m æ n ˈ k eɪ t oʊ / man- KAY -toh ) is a city in Nicollet and Blue Earth counties in the State of Minnesota . The population was 14,275 at the 2020 census . Most of North Mankato is in Nicollet County, but a small part extends into Blue Earth County. It is neighbored to the south across the Minnesota River by Mankato . The two cities have a combined population of 58,763. North Mankato
40-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
60-584: Is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 34,454. Its county seat is St. Peter . Nicollet County is part of the Mankato – North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area . In 1849 the Minnesota Territory legislature defined the boundaries of nine future counties. One of those, Dakota , contained the area north of the Minnesota River where it altered its flow from southeast to northeast. In 1853
80-552: Is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 13,394 people, 5,580 households, and 3,553 families living in the city. The population density was 2,281.8 inhabitants per square mile (881.0/km). There were 5,864 housing units at an average density of 999.0 per square mile (385.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White , 2.1% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.7% Asian , 0.8% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of
100-604: Is the smaller of the two principal cities of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area . North Mankato was incorporated as a village in 1898. U.S. Highways 14 and 169 and Minnesota State Highway 60 are three of the city's main routes. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 5.99 square miles (15.51 km), of which 5.87 square miles (15.20 km)
120-534: The American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
140-406: The age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05. The county population contained 24.70% under
160-469: The age of 18, 16.40% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 46,170, and the median income for a family was $ 55,694. Males had a median income of $ 36,236 versus $ 25,344 for females. The per capita income for
180-589: The area had been instrumental in the territory's development. The county seat was established at Saint Peter . Significant fighting occurred in the county during the 1862 Dakota War , most notably at the Battle of Fort Ridgely . The Minnesota River flows eastward along the southern border of Nicollet County, from its northwestern corner to its northeastern corner, defining the county's southern line. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, completely devoted to agriculture where possible. The terrain slopes to
200-403: The average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. The median income for a household in the city
220-427: The city. The population density was 2,502.5 inhabitants per square mile (966.2/km). There were 5,046 housing units at an average density of 1,070.3 per square mile (413.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White , 0.65% African American , 0.24% Native American , 1.38% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.44% from other races , and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of
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#1732801125337240-432: The county by just 108 votes and a 0.61% margin. 44°20′N 94°15′W / 44.34°N 94.25°W / 44.34; -94.25 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as
260-615: The county was $ 20,517. About 4.30% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.70% of those under age 18 and 8.00% of those age 65 or over. Nicollet County has been politically balanced in past decades. Since 1976 the county has selected the Democratic and Republican Party candidates in equal measure in national elections (as of 2020). It has backed the nationwide winner in every election since 1980 except for 2004, and even then, losing Democrat John Kerry only beat incumbent Republican George W. Bush in
280-598: The county. The population density was 66.5 per square mile (25.7/km ). There were 11,240 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 96.37% White , 0.80% Black or African American , 0.26% Native American , 1.14% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.65% from other races , and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 49.2% were of German , 13.3% Norwegian , 6.8% Swedish and 5.4% Irish ancestry. There were 10,642 households, out of which 35.30% had children under
300-480: The east. The county has an area of 467 square miles (1,210 km ), of which 448 square miles (1,160 km ) is land and 18 square miles (47 km ) (3.9%) is water. Nicollet County's highest point is the lowest high point of all Minnesota counties, with an elevation of 1,065 feet. The county's high point is east of Clear Lake and west of the town of Lafayette . As of the 2000 census , there were 29,771 people, 10,642 households, and 7,311 families in
320-427: The first settler had homesteaded an area on the northeast run of the river, and the following year the settlement of Saint Peter was platted there. Seeing the inflow of settlers into the areas adjoining the river, on March 5, 1853, the territorial legislature partitioned off the lower portion of Dakota County to form a separate entity. It was named for Joseph Nicolas Nicollet (1786-1843), a French explorer whose maps of
340-405: The population. There were 4,744 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and
360-440: The population. There were 5,580 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
380-437: Was $ 48,816, and the median income for a family was $ 59,265. Males had a median income of $ 38,720 versus $ 25,713 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,916. About 5.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. Nicollet County, Minnesota Nicollet County ( / ˈ n ɪ k ə l ɪ t / NIH -kə-lit )
400-437: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 11,798 people, 4,744 households, and 3,178 families living in
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