Mapleton, Minnesota
City · Population 1,639 · #293 in Minnesota
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About Mapleton
Mapleton is a small town in southern Minnesota counting 1,639 people who proudly call it home.
Mapleton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,196 residents per square mile.
📰 Mapleton News Today
- Mapleton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Audrey A. Annis Obituary May 31, 2026 Mankato Mortuary · May 31
- Maple River High School (Mapleton, MN) Football MaxPreps · Aug 11
- New child care house aims to solve vexing small town child care shortage MPR News · Dec 1
- Kathryn Ann Byram Obituary (2026) - Mapleton, MN - Mankato Mortuary Legacy obituary · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mapleton Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Mapleton — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mapleton
- Maggie J's — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Splash Pad · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mapleton
- Daly Park & Campground reviews ★
- George & Elizabeth Lange Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Heritage Park reviews ★
- Library Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mapleton
- ECSE
- Maple River Elementary
- Maple River Secondary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,639
Rank in state#293 of 855
Land area1.37 sq mi
Density1,196/sq mi
Coordinates43.9271, -93.9553