Manhattan, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Manhattan, Kansas Info Snack

Population
55,045
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
26.9%
Median Home
$213,200
Median Income
$50,957
Median Rent
$911

Manhattan SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5

Manhattan, KS Cost Of Living

94
Manhattan's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Manhattan Kansas National Average
Overall 94 89 100
Services 87 89 100
Groceries 91 94 100
Health 102 100 100
Housing 101 75 100
Transportation 96 94 100
Utilities 99 100 100

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Rankings for Manhattan in Kansas

Map Of Manhattan, KS

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Population over time in Manhattan

Year Population % Change
2020 55,045 -0.8%
2019 55,489 0.1%
2018 55,427 -0.9%
2017 55,909 0.3%
2016 55,769 1.2%
2015 55,112 1.9%
2014 54,082 2.1%
2013 52,988 2.8%
2012 51,536 1.8%
2011 50,606 -

Race / Ethnicity in Manhattan

White
76.9% (42,357)
African American
5.5% (3,046)
American Indian
0.3% (176)
Asian
5.7% (3,151)
Hawaiian
0.2% (112)
Other
0.2% (128)
Two Or More
4.2% (2,309)
Hispanic
6.8% (3,766)
Race Manhattan KS USA
White 76.9% 75.3% 60.1%
African American 5.5% 5.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 5.7% 2.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.8% 12.1% 18.2%

Gender in Manhattan

Female
48.9% (26,907)
Male
51.1% (28,137)
Gender Manhattan KS USA
Female 48.9% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 51.1% 49.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Manhattan for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (1,651)
High School / GED
14.0% (7,706)
Some College
22.0% (12,109)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (4,403)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (15,412)
Master's Degree
16.0% (8,807)
Professional Degree
2.0% (1,100)
Doctorate Degree
7.0% (3,853)
Education Manhattan KS USA
< 9th Grade 0.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 14.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 7.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Manhattan, Kansas

Less than $10,000
8.7% (477,898)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (300,187)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (571,022)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (570,489)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (777,284)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (1,090,280)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.8% (538,202)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (688,162)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (258,294)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (232,678)
Income Manhattan KS USA
Less than $10,000 8.7% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 4.0% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 18.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 15.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 5.7% 8.3%

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