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Manson

Iowa · 1,893 residents · 3.242 sq mi
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Manson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,331. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,100. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,893
+3%since 1990
from 1,844 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 569 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.5
+5%since 1990
from 41.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,331
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,593 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,687
+48%since 1990
from $11,246 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,837)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score1.1%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,868)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score2.1%(40)
Diversity Score
2
+95%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−35%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manson, Iowa?

Manson, Iowa has about 1,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Manson, Iowa?

The typical household in Manson, Iowa earns about $31,331 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Manson, Iowa?

About 22.4% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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