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CITY · 2020 ACS

Manhattan

Illinois · 9,385 residents · 6.751 sq mi
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Manhattan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,726. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,055 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $248,300. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
9,385
+182%since 2000
from 3,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.9
+5%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Manhattan
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.2%(774)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(860)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(804)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.8%(728)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(464)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(1,233)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4416.6%(1,555)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(1,229)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.4%(972)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.4%(511)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.2%(208)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.5%(47)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,726
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,174
+72%since 2000
from $21,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−25%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manhattan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,185)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(101)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(8,186)
Black1.4%(134)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(702)
Asian0.5%(46)
Other2.3%(216)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(298)
Venezuelan0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(36)
Ancestry
Irish30.2%(2,481)
German24.4%(2,003)
Polish19.5%(1,599)
Italian18%(1,476)
English7.6%(628)
Lithuanian3.9%(318)
Dutch2.6%(213)
Swedish2.2%(177)
Slovak1.8%(149)
Croatian1.6%(133)
Greek1.5%(126)
Norwegian1.5%(125)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.5%(124)
Serbian1.2%(99)
American1.1%(91)
Danish1.1%(91)
Czech1%(86)
French1%(79)
Austrian0.7%(57)
Hungarian0.6%(47)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(45)
Armenian0.5%(39)
Iranian0.5%(38)
Scottish0.5%(37)
Ukrainian0.2%(19)
Turkish0.1%(11)
British0.1%(8)
Welsh0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 79.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(1,140)
Married63.9%(2,555)
Widowed0.3%(11)
Divorced7.3%(291)
Women 15+
Never married25.1%(1,046)
Married61.8%(2,576)
Widowed1.9%(80)
Divorced11.1%(464)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manhattan, Illinois?

Manhattan, Illinois has about 9,385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manhattan, Illinois?

The typical household in Manhattan, Illinois earns about $105,726 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 $248,300, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Manhattan, Illinois?

About 31.2% 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 5.1% 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 7,326 residents, a change of about 356 percent over that period.

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

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