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Manitowoc

Wisconsin · 33,736 residents · 17.949 sq mi
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Manitowoc has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,736
−1%since 2000
from 34,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,880 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K34K35K1990201020202024Manitowoc
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,919
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,203 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,533
+23%since 2000
from $19,954 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(31,253)
Black0.6%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(859)
Asian3.8%(1,281)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(5,613)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(29,555)
Black0.9%(303)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,695)
Asian4.5%(1,526)
Other1.4%(488)
Diversity Score27.5%(9,271)
Diversity Score
27
+67%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has about 33,736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Manitowoc, Wisconsin earns about $41,919 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?

About 18.6% 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 9.8% 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 1,216 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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