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Manton

Michigan · 1,258 residents · 1.561 sq mi
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Manton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
1,258
+3%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Manton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,288
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,711
+53%since 2000
from $13,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,156)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(68)
Diversity Score20.9%(263)
Diversity Score
21
+534%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 22.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manton, Michigan?

Manton, Michigan has about 1,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manton, Michigan?

The typical household in Manton, Michigan earns about $38,288 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Manton, Michigan?

About 4.0% 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 16.2% 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 97 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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