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Manson

Iowa · 1,617 residents (2025 est.) · 3.242 sq mi
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Manson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,645
−13%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−5%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,617 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Manson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,331 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,456
+118%since 2000
from $16,687 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−3%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,868)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.8%(30)
Diversity Score8.2%(134)
Diversity Score
8
+287%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manson, Iowa?

Manson, Iowa has about 1,645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manson, Iowa?

The typical household in Manson, Iowa earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manson, Iowa expensive?

In Manson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $116,900, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Manson, Iowa?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Manson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manson, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Manson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Manson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 199 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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