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Manilla

Iowa · 776 residents · 1.063 sq mi
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Manilla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,681. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
776
−8%since 2000
from 839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+10%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5847228599961K1990201020202024Manilla
2024630
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,681
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,796
+27%since 2000
from $14,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(820)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(51)
Diversity Score
7
+267%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manilla, Iowa?

Manilla, Iowa has about 776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manilla, Iowa?

The typical household in Manilla, Iowa earns about $38,681 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manilla, Iowa expensive?

In Manilla, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Manilla, Iowa?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Manilla, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manilla, Iowa?

About 12.3% of people in Manilla, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manilla, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Manilla, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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