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Manton

California · 629 residents · 17.696 sq mi
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Manton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $424,700. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
+69%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
+136%since 2009
from 15 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
−39%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2303394485566652000201020202024Manton
2024629
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 513.7%(86)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.9%(62)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(30)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.5%(60)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.2%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.7%(124)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440.6%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.7%(23)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410%(63)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.2%(102)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.8%(74)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,000
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,424
+185%since 2000
from $19,127 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+41.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+62%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade48.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food20.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,700
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.8%
+66.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−48%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(312)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(31)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(274)
Asian4.3%(27)
Other2.9%(18)
Diversity Score
71
+98%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican43.6%(274)
Asian origin
Chinese3.7%(23)
Cambodian0.6%(4)
Ancestry
English25.6%(161)
Scottish17.5%(110)
French13.7%(86)
German10.5%(66)
Italian5.4%(34)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest French population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.5%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2012
from 32.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+32.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2016
from 82.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.0%
+33.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.7%(46)
Married59.2%(138)
Widowed11.2%(26)
Divorced9.9%(23)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(33)
Married67.9%(148)
Widowed8.7%(19)
Divorced8.3%(18)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manton, California?

Manton, California has about 629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manton, California?

The typical household in Manton, California earns about $120,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manton, California expensive?

In Manton, California, the median home is worth about $424,700.

How educated are people in Manton, California?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Manton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manton, California?

About 46.1% of people in Manton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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