Manhattan, KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population
131,571
1.02% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
27
1.5% 1-year increase
2018 Poverty Rate
18.5%
1.78% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$54,488
0.641% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$180,500
0.987% 1-year decline
2020 Employed Population
60,832
2.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Manhattan, KS had a population of 132k people with a median age of 27 and a median household income of $54,488. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Manhattan, KS declined from 132,928 to 131,571, a −1.02% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,141 to $54,488, a 0.641% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Manhattan, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.18%), White (Hispanic) (6.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.06%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.59%).

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 (6,236 degrees awarded in 2020), Manhattan Area Technical College (383 degrees), and Bellus Academy (122 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Manhattan, KS was $180,500, and the homeownership rate was 49.1%.

Most people in Manhattan, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Manhattan, KS was 2 cars per household.

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

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Manhattan, KS is home to a population of 132k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.42% of Manhattan, KS residents were born outside of the country (8.44k people).

In 2020, there were 8.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.5k people) in Manhattan, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.3%
2020 Citizenship
96%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.3% of Manhattan, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Manhattan, KS was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Manhattan, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    96.5k ± 339
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    10.8k ± 497
  3. White (Hispanic)
    8.41k ± 607
9.89%
Hispanic Population
13k people

In 2020, there were 8.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.5k people) in Manhattan, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.89% of the people in Manhattan, KS are hispanic (13k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    82,530 ± 6,952 people
  2. India
    13,550 ± 2,851 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,869 ± 2,555 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,530 Kansas residents, followed by India with 13,550 and Vietnam with 10,869.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.42%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
8.44k people
6.79%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
9.02k people

As of 2020, 6.42% of Manhattan, KS residents (8.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Manhattan, KS was 6.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    5,992 ± 638
  2. Vietnam
    2,298 ± 286
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,426 ± 266

Manhattan, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Manhattan, KS employs 60.8k people. The largest industries in Manhattan, KS are Educational Services (13,416 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,429 people), and Retail Trade (6,459 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($60,760), Construction ($45,221), and Wholesale Trade ($45,062).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,975. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

60.8k
2020 Value
± 1,934
2.08%
1 Year growth
± 4.22%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Manhattan, KS grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 59.6k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manhattan, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,958 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (6,910 people), and Management Occupations (5,217 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manhattan, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

60.8k
2020 Value
± 1,934
2.08%
1 Year growth
± 4.22%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Manhattan, KS grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 59.6k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manhattan, KS, are Educational Services (13,416 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,429 people), and Retail Trade (6,459 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,874
Median earning men ± $1,574
$23,996
Median earning women ± $1,192

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($46,916), Construction ($46,588), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($43,445), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,541), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,698).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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
  1. 940
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 678
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 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.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $498k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $420k
    Manufacturing
  3. $250k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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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
  1. $20.2B
  2. $16.7B
  3. $13.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($16.7B) and Live animals/fish ($13.8B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$229B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
76.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $229B. This is expected to increase 76.8% to $406B by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $20.1B
  2. $14.7B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $20.1B, followed by Nebraska with $14.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

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

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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.

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
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.

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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.

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In 2020, universities in Manhattan, KS awarded 6,786 degrees. The student population of Manhattan, KS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 10,642 male students and 11,379 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manhattan, KS are White (5,223 and 81.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (473 and 7.41%), Two or More Races (220 and 3.45%), and Black or African American (215 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Manhattan, KS by number of degrees awarded are Kansas State University (6,236 and 91.9%), Manhattan Area Technical College (383 and 5.64%), and Bellus Academy (122 and 1.8%).

The most popular majors in Manhattan, KS are Elementary Education & Teaching (286 and 4.21%), General Animal Sciences (253 and 3.73%), and General Business Administration & Management (233 and 3.43%).

The median tuition costs in Manhattan, KS are $16,350 for private four year colleges, and $9,375 and $25,251 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2020 in Manhattan, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 22,021 (48.3% men and 51.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 22,021 students enrolled in Manhattan, KS, 48.3% men and 51.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,874 records, of which 52.3% were women and 47.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 225 degree-majors awarded
  2. 216 degree-majors awarded
  3. 180 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 6,236 degrees awarded
  2. 383 degrees awarded
  3. 122 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kansas State University with 6,236 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3,131 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Manhattan, KS, which is 0.857 times less than the 3,655 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,223 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 473 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.659% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (593k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (440k).

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.

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The median property value in Manhattan, KS was $180,500 in 2020, which is 0.785 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $182,300 to $180,500, a 0.987% decrease. The homeownership rate in Manhattan, KS is 49.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Manhattan, KS have an average commute time of 17.4 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 $54,488. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Manhattan, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,650, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Miami County, KS, with respective values of $76,307 and $75,635.

Property

$180,500
Median Property Value 2020
±$6,259
$23,860
Median Property Taxes
±$1,032

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.

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Rent vs Own

49.1%
Homeownership
2020
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 49.1% of the housing units in Manhattan, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Manhattan, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,650, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Miami County, KS, with respective values of $76,307 and $75,635.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$54,488
Median Household Income
± $2,531
35.3k
Number of Households
± 1,297

In 2020, the median household income of the 35.3k households in Manhattan, KS grew to $54,488 from the previous year's value of $54,141.

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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Manhattan, KS is from Kansas.
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.458
2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018
  1. Drove Alone (74.9%)
  2. Carpooled (9.57%)
  3. Walked (7.63%)

In 2018, 74.9% of workers in Manhattan, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.57%) and those who walked to work (7.63%).

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.

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Commute Time

17.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Manhattan, KS have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in Manhattan, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manhattan, KS (16.4k out of 88.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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.

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94% of the population of Manhattan, KS has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 8.53% on Medicaid, 6.58% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 12.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1278 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1295 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1661 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 489 patients per year.

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,278 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,295 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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 34.4% between 18 and 34 years, 28.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% 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.

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Uninsured People

6.04%
Uninsured
47.1%
Employer Coverage
8.53%
Medicaid
6.58%
Medicare
19.1%
Non-Group
12.6%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manhattan, KS grew by 1.56% from 5.95% to 6.04%.

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.

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