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Manton

Michigan · 1,626 residents (2025 est.) · 1.561 sq mi
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Manton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,982. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,511
+24%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,626 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Manton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,982
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,339 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,242
+50%since 2000
from $13,528 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−11%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,374)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(101)
Diversity Score21%(318)
Diversity Score
21
+538%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
5.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manton, Michigan?

Manton, Michigan has about 1,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manton, Michigan?

The typical household in Manton, Michigan earns about $45,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manton, Michigan expensive?

In Manton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Manton, Michigan?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Manton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manton, Michigan?

About 13.5% of people in Manton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Manton, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 350 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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