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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Manhattan

Illinois · 3,330 residents · 6.751 sq mi
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Manhattan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,559. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $150,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,330
+62%since 1990
from 2,059 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
+62%since 1990
from 305 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.3
+5%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Manhattan
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,559
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,108 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,666
+54%since 1990
from $14,079 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $472 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,026)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score7.5%(154)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,185)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(101)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score8.4%(281)
Diversity Score
8
+13%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 24.3 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 Manhattan, Illinois?

Manhattan, Illinois has about 3,330 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Manhattan, Illinois?

The typical household in Manhattan, Illinois earns about $55,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manhattan, Illinois expensive?

In Manhattan, Illinois, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Manhattan, Illinois?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Manhattan, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manhattan, Illinois?

About 3.6% of people in Manhattan, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manhattan, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Manhattan, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,271 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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