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Kansas · 125 residents (2025 est.) · 0.249 sq mi
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Manter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,578. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 68.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
−20%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.2
+92%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
691382062743431990201020202024Manter
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,578
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,922
+103%since 2000
from $19,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−23%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing51.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction51.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.6%(8)
Other12.7%(18)
Diversity Score39.2%(56)
Diversity Score
39
+286%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.7%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2016
from 16.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manter, Kansas?

Manter, Kansas has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manter, Kansas?

The typical household in Manter, Kansas earns about $47,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Manter, Kansas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Manter, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manter, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Manter, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manter, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Manter, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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