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Manhattan

County:
Riley County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
20.39
State:
Kansas

Manhattan is a city located in Riley County, Kansas. Manhattan has a 2026 population of 54,974. It is also the county seat of Riley County. Manhattan is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 54,151 in 2020.

The median household income in Manhattan is $60,172 with a poverty rate of 23.34%. The median age in Manhattan is 25.7 years: 25.5 years for males, and 26 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.4 males.

55K
Total Population
2,696
Density (mi²)
137 0.25%
Growth

Manhattan Population

Manhattan Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202654,9741370.25%
202554,8371370.25%
202454,7006841.27%
202354,0161720.32%
202253,844-578-1.06%
202154,4223180.59%
202054,151-420-0.77%
201954,571-509-0.92%
201855,080-174-0.31%
201755,254-152-0.27%
201655,406-1,197-2.11%
201556,6038461.52%
201455,757-404-0.72%
201356,161-477-0.84%
201256,6382,4684.56%
201154,1701,6393.12%
201052,5312500.48%
200044,8317,11918.88%
199037,7125,06815.53%
198032,6445,06918.38%
197027,5754,58219.93%
196022,9933,93720.66%
195019,0567,39763.44%
194011,6591,52315.03%
193010,1362,14726.87%
19207,9892,26739.62%
19105,7222,28466.43%
19003,43843414.45%
18903,00400%

Median Age

Overall: 25.7 years
Female: 26 years
Male: 25.5 years

Manhattan Adults

There are 46,327 adults, (5,364 of whom are seniors) in Manhattan.

Sex Ratio

Female: 26,026 (48%)
Male: 28,213 (52%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Manhattan includes 77.94% White, 5.16% Black or African American, 4.66% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White42,27277.94%
Two or more races4,4368.18%
Black or African American2,8005.16%
Asian2,5294.66%
Other race1,4442.66%
Native American6771.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander810.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,4672.7%
White1,4092.6%
Other race9911.83%
Native American5581.03%
Black or African American1090.2%
Asian440.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White40,86375.34%
Two or more races2,9695.47%
Black or African American2,6914.96%
Asian2,4854.58%
Other race4530.84%
Native American1190.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander810.15%

Manhattan Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Manhattan 's average per capita income is $48,739. Household income levels show a median of $60,172. The poverty rate stands at 23.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$114,441-
Families$95,475$120,319
Households$60,172$84,743
Non Families$40,271$53,102

$48,739

Average Income

$60,172

Median Household Income

23.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)