Manhattan, Kansas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
54,287
Population
$55,316
Median Income
$242,300
Home Value
24.7
Median Age

Demographics

Manhattan has a population of 54,287 with a median age of 24.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
79.7%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
5.3%
Asian
4.9%
Other
2.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population54,287
Median Age24.7
White79.7%
Black or African American5.3%
Asian4.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Other / Two or More Races2.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Manhattan is $55,316, which is 26.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $32,863. The poverty rate is 26.4%.

$55,316
Median Household Income
$32,863
Per Capita Income
26.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Manhattan is 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Manhattan, 95.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.2%
Bachelor's+
52.6%
Graduate+
25.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher52.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree25.0%

Housing

The median home value in Manhattan is $242,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $977. The homeownership rate is 40.0%.

$242,300
Median Home Value
$977/mo
Median Rent
40.0%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$242,300
Median Monthly Rent$977
Homeownership Rate40.0%
Vacancy Rate11.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manhattan, Kansas?
The population of Manhattan, Kansas is 54,287 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Manhattan, Kansas?
The median household income in Manhattan, Kansas is $55,316. This is 26.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Manhattan, Kansas?
The median home value in Manhattan, Kansas is $242,300. The median monthly rent is $977.
What percentage of people in Manhattan have a college degree?
In Manhattan, Kansas, 52.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Manhattan, Kansas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Manhattan, Kansas is 4.4x (median home value $242,300 vs. median income $55,316), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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