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Manteno

Illinois · 9,210 residents · 5.351 sq mi
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Manteno has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,576. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $195,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
9,210
+44%since 2000
from 6,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,721 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Manteno
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,576
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,599 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,235
+59%since 2000
from $22,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(6,164)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(181)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(513)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(8,019)
Black1.6%(143)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(591)
Asian0.8%(71)
Other2.6%(235)
Diversity Score26.4%(2,431)
Diversity Score
26
+230%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manteno, Illinois?

Manteno, Illinois has about 9,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manteno, Illinois?

The typical household in Manteno, Illinois earns about $71,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manteno, Illinois expensive?

In Manteno, Illinois, the median home is worth about $195,600, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Manteno, Illinois?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Manteno, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manteno, Illinois?

About 4.5% of people in Manteno, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manteno, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Manteno, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,722 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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