Economy & Jobs — Manhattan, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,172 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,520 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 32,176 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 38.0% |
| Arts Food | 11.8% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
