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Manila

Arkansas · 3,682 residents · 3.872 sq mi
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Manila has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,524. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $137,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,682
+21%since 2000
from 3,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
951 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Manila
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,524
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,851
+124%since 2000
from $13,754 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,400
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manila on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,985)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,380)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(141)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0.5%(18)
Diversity Score13.2%(487)
Diversity Score
13
+349%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$47,865−14%
Home value$119,000−13%
Population12,227+224%
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MANILA VS
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Home value$223,200+62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manila, Arkansas?

Manila, Arkansas has about 3,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manila, Arkansas?

The typical household in Manila, Arkansas earns about $55,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manila, Arkansas expensive?

In Manila, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $137,400, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Manila, Arkansas?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Manila, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manila, Arkansas?

About 16.1% of people in Manila, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manila, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Manila, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,108 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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