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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Manitowoc County

Wisconsin · 82,887 residents · 589.302 sq mi
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Manitowoc County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,286. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

82,887
+3%since 1990
from 80,421 in 1990
1990 – 2025
141 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 136 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+11%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
79K80K81K82K83K1990201020202024Manitowoc County
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,286
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,467 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,285
+66%since 1990
from $12,235 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
24.0% rent
2.1
+18%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(78,716)
Black0.1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(432)
Asian1.3%(1,084)
Diversity Score6.5%(5,219)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(78,756)
Black0.3%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,343)
Asian2%(1,637)
Diversity Score9.5%(7,879)
10
+46%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−36%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has about 82,887 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin earns about $43,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manitowoc County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?

About 6.1% of people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manitowoc County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,466 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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