Manitowoc, WI

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2022 Population

34,500

0.68% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

42.9

1.15% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

14.6%

3.64% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$60,040

9.63% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$134,900

16.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Manitowoc, WI had a population of 34.5k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $60,040. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Manitowoc, WI grew from 34,267 to 34,500, a 0.68% increase and its median household income grew from $54,767 to $60,040, a 9.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Manitowoc, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.17%), White (Hispanic) (3.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%).

None of the households in Manitowoc, WI 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.

97.9% of the residents in Manitowoc, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Manitowoc, WI are Bella Academy of Cosmetology (486309) (5 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Manitowoc, WI was $134,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

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

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Population & Diversity

Manitowoc, WI is home to a population of 34.5k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.6% of Manitowoc, WI residents were born outside of the country (1.59k people).

In 2022, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29k people) in Manitowoc, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.79k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of Manitowoc, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Manitowoc, WI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Manitowoc, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
29k ± 384
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.79k ± 258
White (Hispanic)
1.11k ± 266

5.88%

Hispanic Population

2.03k people

5.88% of the people in Manitowoc, WI are hispanic (2.03k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

4.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

3.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

As of 2022, 4.6% of Manitowoc, WI residents (1.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Manitowoc, WI was 3.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
760 ± 201
Gulf War (2001-)
487 ± 175
Gulf War (1990s)
401 ± 154

Manitowoc, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Manitowoc, WI employs 16.2k people. The largest industries in Manitowoc, WI are Manufacturing (4,825 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,403 people), and Retail Trade (1,869 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,222), Finance & Insurance ($57,292), and Public Administration ($54,904).

Employment

Occupations

16.2k

2022 Value

± 952

−0.485%

1 Year decline

± 8.28%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Manitowoc, WI declined at a rate of −0.485%, from 16.3k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manitowoc, WI, are Production Occupations (2,950 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,758 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,473 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manitowoc, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.2k

2022 Value

± 952

−0.485%

1 Year decline

± 8.28%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Manitowoc, WI declined at a rate of −0.485%, from 16.3k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manitowoc, WI, are Manufacturing (4,825 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,403 people), and Retail Trade (1,869 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Manitowoc, WI, though some of these residents may live in Manitowoc, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,705

Median earning men ± $2,850

$32,700

Median earning women ± $3,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($81,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,231), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($48,783), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,281), and Manufacturing ($41,964).

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Education

In 2022, universities in Manitowoc, WI awarded 5 degrees. The student population of Manitowoc, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 3 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manitowoc, WI are White (4 and 80%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 20%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Manitowoc, WI by number of degrees awarded are Bella Academy of Cosmetology (486309) (5 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Manitowoc, WI are General Cosmetology (5 and 100%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

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 Manitowoc, WI was $134,900 in 2022, which is 0.479 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $115,600 to $134,900, a 16.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Manitowoc, WI is 64.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

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

Median household income in Manitowoc, WI is $60,040. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Manitowoc, WI was Census Tract 105 with a value of $94,313, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $81,458 and $62,260.

Property

$134,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,556

$9,540

Median Property Taxes

±$700

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 Manitowoc, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.6%

Homeownership

2022

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 64.6% of the housing units in Manitowoc, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105
Census Tract 3
Census Tract 8

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Manitowoc, WI was Census Tract 105 with a value of $94,313, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $81,458 and $62,260.

The following map shows all of the places in Manitowoc, WI 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.

$60,040

Median Household Income

± $3,170

14.8k

Number of Households

± 858

In 2022, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Manitowoc, WI grew to $60,040 from the previous year's value of $54,767.

The following chart displays the households in Manitowoc, WI 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 Manitowoc, WI is from Manitowoc, WI.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (8.88%)
Worked At Home (5.21%)

In 2022, 79.8% of workers in Manitowoc, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.88%) and those who worked at home (5.21%).

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 Manitowoc, WI have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Manitowoc, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manitowoc, WI (4.94k out of 33.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Manitowoc, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

94.4% of the population of Manitowoc, WI has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% 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

5.59%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manitowoc, WI grew by 10% from 5.08% to 5.59%.

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

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