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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Manitowoc

Wisconsin · 34,053 residents · 17.949 sq mi
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Manitowoc has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,203. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,053
+5%since 1990
from 32,520 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,897 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,812 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+6%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K34K35K1990201020202024Manitowoc
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,203
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,954
+62%since 1990
from $12,286 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
32.4% rent
2.2
+10%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(31,311)
Black0.2%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(249)
Asian2.6%(838)
Diversity Score10.8%(3,504)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(31,253)
Black0.6%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(859)
Asian3.8%(1,281)
Diversity Score16.5%(5,613)
16
+53%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has about 34,053 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Manitowoc, Wisconsin earns about $38,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manitowoc, Wisconsin expensive?

In Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Manitowoc, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?

About 7.9% of people in Manitowoc, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manitowoc, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,533 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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