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Manson

Iowa · 1,709 residents · 3.242 sq mi
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Manson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,859. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,709
−10%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−1%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,859
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,331 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,706
+72%since 2000
from $16,687 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,630)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(39)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score10.2%(174)
Diversity Score
10
+383%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manson, Iowa?

Manson, Iowa has about 1,709 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manson, Iowa?

The typical household in Manson, Iowa earns about $53,859 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Manson, Iowa?

About 23.2% 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 8.3% 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 135 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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