Manhattan SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Manhattan summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Manhattan. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Manhattan is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Manhattan is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Manhattan is $288,517.
The median income in Manhattan is $60,172.
Manhattan's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Manhattan Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Manhattan | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 113 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 91 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Manhattan, KS Weather
The average high in Manhattan is 66.2° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 56.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.7 inches of precipitation each year with 15.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Manhattan |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Manhattan, KS Photos
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Manhattan Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Manhattan
The current population in Manhattan is 54,239. The population has increased 7.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54,239 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 53,951 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 54,287 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 54,794 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 55,045 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 55,290 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 55,489 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 55,427 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 55,909 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 55,769 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 55,112 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 54,082 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 52,988 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 51,536 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 50,606 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Manhattan
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Manhattan is:
75.3% White with 40,863 White residents.
5.0% African American with 2,691 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 119 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 2,485 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 81 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 453 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 2,969 Two Or More residents.
8.4% Hispanic with 4,578 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Manhattan | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.3% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Manhattan
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Manhattan is 48.0% female with 26,026 female residents.
Manhattan is 52.0% male with 28,212 male residents.
| Gender | Manhattan | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.0% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.0% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Manhattan for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Manhattan completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Manhattan completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Manhattan completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Manhattan completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Manhattan completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Manhattan completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Manhattan completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Manhattan completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Manhattan completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Manhattan | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Manhattan, Kansas
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8.8% of households in Manhattan earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Manhattan earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Manhattan earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Manhattan earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Manhattan earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Manhattan earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Manhattan earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Manhattan earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.8% of households in Manhattan earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in Manhattan earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Manhattan | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
