Demographics & People — Manhattan, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 53,951 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~54,900 |
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| Median Age | 25.7 |
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| Total Households | 21,677 |
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| Family Households | 9,849 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3267 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42,508 |
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| Black or African American | 2,452 |
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| Asian | 2,328 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,041 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 14,437 |
| Other groups | 13,368 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11,564 |
| Irish | 5,756 |
| English | 5,387 |
| American | 4,466 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,184 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,479 |
| Italian | 1,904 |
| European | 1,481 |
Language
| English Only | 46,803 |
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| Spanish | 2,301 |
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| Population 5+ | 51,774 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,388 |
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| Population 18+ | 45,143 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Manhattan, Kansas.
