Manhattan, KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

134,198

2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

18.2%

1.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$57,804

6.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$184,800

2.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,975

1.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Manhattan, KS had a population of 134k people with a median age of 27 and a median household income of $57,804. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Manhattan, KS grew from 131,571 to 134,198, a 2% increase and its median household income grew from $54,488 to $57,804, a 6.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Manhattan, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.08%), White (Hispanic) (5.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.44%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%).

None of the households in Manhattan, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Manhattan, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Manhattan, KS are Kansas State University (6,030 degrees awarded in 2021), Manhattan Area Technical College (400 degrees), and Bellus Academy (116 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Manhattan, KS was $184,800, and the homeownership rate was 51%.

Most people in Manhattan, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Manhattan, KS was 2 cars per household.

Manhattan, KS borders Junction City, KS and Topeka, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Manhattan, KS is home to a population of 134k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.2% of Manhattan, KS residents were born outside of the country (8.32k people).

In 2021, there were 9.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.9k people) in Manhattan, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Manhattan, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Manhattan, KS was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Manhattan, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Manhattan, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.9k ± 312
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 450
White (Hispanic)
7.18k ± 721

10.1%

Hispanic Population

13.6k people

10.1% of the people in Manhattan, KS are hispanic (13.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Manhattan, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

6.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.32k people

6.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.44k people

As of 2021, 6.2% of Manhattan, KS residents (8.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Manhattan, KS was 6.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Manhattan, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,961 ± 613
Vietnam
2,314 ± 345
Gulf War (1990s)
1,457 ± 292

Manhattan, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Manhattan, KS employs 62k people. The largest industries in Manhattan, KS are Educational Services (13,105 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,637 people), and Retail Trade (6,667 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,761), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,913), and Public Administration ($46,338).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

62k

2021 Value

± 2,001

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Manhattan, KS grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 60.8k employees to 62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manhattan, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,191 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (7,093 people), and Management Occupations (5,415 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manhattan, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62k

2021 Value

± 2,001

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Manhattan, KS grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 60.8k employees to 62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manhattan, KS, are Educational Services (13,105 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,637 people), and Retail Trade (6,667 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Manhattan, KS, though some of these residents may live in Manhattan, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,608

Median earning men ± $1,445

$25,976

Median earning women ± $1,057

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($50,354), Public Administration ($49,477), and Construction ($45,451).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,624), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,492), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,065).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

940
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
678
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
436
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$498k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$420k
Manufacturing
$250k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Manhattan, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Manhattan, KS awarded 6,579 degrees. The student population of Manhattan, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,266 male students and 11,217 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manhattan, KS are White (5,112 and 82.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (456 and 7.33%), Two or More Races (214 and 3.44%), and Black or African American (199 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Manhattan, KS by number of degrees awarded are Kansas State University (6,030 and 91.7%), Manhattan Area Technical College (400 and 6.08%), and Bellus Academy (116 and 1.76%).

The most popular majors in Manhattan, KS are Elementary Education & Teaching (313 and 4.76%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (252 and 3.83%), and General Animal Sciences (251 and 3.82%).

The median tuition costs in Manhattan, KS are $16,680 for private four year colleges, and $9,489 and $25,560 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Manhattan, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 21,483 (47.8% men and 52.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 21,483 students enrolled in Manhattan, KS, 47.8% men and 52.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,426 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Animal Sciences
225 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
184 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
175 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Manhattan, KS was General Animal Sciences with 225 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Manhattan, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kansas State University
6,030 degrees awarded
Manhattan Area Technical College
400 degrees awarded
Bellus Academy
116 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kansas State University with 6,030 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,002 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Manhattan, KS, which is 0.839 times less than the 3,577 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,112 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 456 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,946) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Manhattan, KS was $184,800 in 2021, which is 0.755 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $180,500 to $184,800, a 2.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Manhattan, KS is 51%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Manhattan, KS have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Manhattan, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Manhattan, KS is $57,804. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Manhattan, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Miami County, KS, with respective values of $80,853 and $79,211.

Housing

Property

$184,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,687

$24,856

Median Property Taxes

±$1,106

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Manhattan, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Manhattan, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51% of the housing units in Manhattan, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Manhattan, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Manhattan, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Miami County, KS, with respective values of $80,853 and $79,211.

The following map shows all of the counties in Manhattan, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,804

Median Household Income

± $1,959

48.8k

Number of Households

± 1,710

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.8k households in Manhattan, KS grew to $57,804 from the previous year's value of $54,488.

The following chart displays the households in Manhattan, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Manhattan, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.2%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (7.55%)

In 2021, 73.2% of workers in Manhattan, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (7.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Manhattan, KS have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Manhattan, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Manhattan, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Manhattan, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Manhattan, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manhattan, KS (22.5k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Manhattan, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Manhattan, KS has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 8.16% on Medicaid, 6.57% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 12.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 33.5% between 18 and 34 years, 28.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.3%

Uninsured

47.6%

Employer Coverage

8.16%

Medicaid

6.57%

Medicare

18.7%

Non-Group

12.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manhattan, KS grew by 4.25% from 6.04% to 6.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Manhattan, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.