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Manhattan

Kansas · 54,100 residents · 20.069 sq mi
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Manhattan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,957. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,200. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,100
+21%since 2000
from 44,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,696 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.4
+8%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K41K47K52K58K1990201020202024Manhattan
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,957
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,463 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,243
+64%since 2000
from $16,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
60.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+36%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(38,278)
Black4.8%(2,144)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,564)
Asian3.9%(1,752)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(12,822)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(39,680)
Black5.7%(3,062)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(4,980)
Asian5.3%(2,852)
Other5%(2,678)
Diversity Score53.4%(28,898)
Diversity Score
53
+87%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manhattan, Kansas?

Manhattan, Kansas has about 54,100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manhattan, Kansas?

The typical household in Manhattan, Kansas earns about $50,957 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manhattan, Kansas expensive?

In Manhattan, Kansas, the median home is worth about $213,200, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Manhattan, Kansas?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Manhattan, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manhattan, Kansas?

About 26.9% of people in Manhattan, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manhattan, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Manhattan, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,356 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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