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Manhattan, KS Demographics

A map of Manhattan's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
39,68073.3%
Hispanic
4,9809.2%
Black
3,0625.7%
Asian
2,8525.3%
Multiracial
2,8285.2%
Native American/Other
6981.3%

Manhattan, Kansas had a population of 54,100 in 2020. It was 73.3% White, 5.7% Black, 5.3% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Manhattan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Manhattan is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Manhattan's White Population

39,680 residents of Manhattan identify as White, or 73.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Manhattan roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Manhattan is ranked #661 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan is more White than neighboring Ogden (68.9% White), and Fort Riley (50.8% White). Manhattan is less White than neighboring Keats (81.3% White), Zeandale (90.3% White), and St. George (83.5% White).

Manhattan's Black Population

3,062 residents of Manhattan identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Manhattan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Manhattan is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan is more Black than neighboring Keats (0% Black), Zeandale (0% Black), and St. George (0.9% Black). Manhattan is less Black than neighboring Ogden (7.2% Black), and Fort Riley (17.1% Black).

Manhattan's Asian Population

2,852 residents of Manhattan identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Manhattan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Manhattan is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan is more Asian than neighboring Keats (0% Asian), Ogden (2.8% Asian), Zeandale (0% Asian), St. George (0.7% Asian), and Fort Riley (4.4% Asian).

Manhattan's Hispanic Population

4,980 residents of Manhattan identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Manhattan roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Manhattan is ranked #126 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan is more Hispanic than neighboring Zeandale (3.2% Hispanic), and St. George (8.2% Hispanic). Manhattan is less Hispanic than neighboring Keats (13.5% Hispanic), Ogden (12.6% Hispanic), and Fort Riley (22.1% Hispanic).

Manhattan's Native American/Other Population

698 residents of Manhattan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Manhattan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Manhattan is ranked #202 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ogden (1% Native American/Other), Zeandale (0% Native American/Other), and St. George (1% Native American/Other). Manhattan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keats (3.1% Native American/Other), and Fort Riley (2% Native American/Other).

Manhattan's Multiracial Population

2,828 residents of Manhattan identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Manhattan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Manhattan is ranked #274 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Manhattan is more Multiracial than neighboring Keats (2.1% Multiracial), and Fort Riley (3.6% Multiracial). Manhattan is less Multiracial than neighboring Ogden (7.4% Multiracial), Zeandale (6.5% Multiracial), and St. George (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.