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Manly

Iowa · 1,323 residents · 1.414 sq mi
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Manly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,323
−1%since 2000
from 1,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+3%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Manly
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,273
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,603 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,359
+29%since 2000
from $15,808 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+41%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,289)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,268)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(33)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(99)
Diversity Score
7
+12%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manly, Iowa?

Manly, Iowa has about 1,323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manly, Iowa?

The typical household in Manly, Iowa earns about $42,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manly, Iowa expensive?

In Manly, Iowa, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Manly, Iowa?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Manly, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manly, Iowa?

About 17.6% of people in Manly, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manly, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Manly, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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