Manitowoc County Demographics

A map of Manitowoc County's Population by Race

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin had a population of 81,359 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 1.3% Black, 2.8% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Manitowoc County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Manitowoc County is the 21st most populous county of the 72 counties in Wisconsin.

Manitowoc County's White Population

70,951 residents of Manitowoc County identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Manitowoc County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Manitowoc County is ranked #47 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Manitowoc County is more White than neighboring Sheboygan County (81.2% White), and Brown County (77.6% White). Manitowoc County is less White than neighboring Kewaunee County (92.4% White), Calumet County (87.8% White), and Ozaukee County (89% White).

Manitowoc County's Black Population

1,027 residents of Manitowoc County identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Manitowoc County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Manitowoc County is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Manitowoc County is more Black than neighboring Kewaunee County (0.3% Black), and Calumet County (0.8% Black). Manitowoc County is less Black than neighboring Sheboygan County (2.1% Black), Brown County (3% Black), and Ozaukee County (1.6% Black).

Manitowoc County's Asian Population

2,247 residents of Manitowoc County identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Manitowoc County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Manitowoc County is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Manitowoc County is more Asian than neighboring Kewaunee County (0.3% Asian), Calumet County (2.4% Asian), and Ozaukee County (2.5% Asian). Manitowoc County is less Asian than neighboring Sheboygan County (5.8% Asian), and Brown County (3.1% Asian).

Manitowoc County's Hispanic Population

4,050 residents of Manitowoc County identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Manitowoc County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Manitowoc County is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Manitowoc County is more Hispanic than neighboring Kewaunee County (4.1% Hispanic), and Ozaukee County (3.4% Hispanic). Manitowoc County is less Hispanic than neighboring Sheboygan County (7.3% Hispanic), Brown County (9.8% Hispanic), and Calumet County (5.4% Hispanic).

Manitowoc County's Native American/Other Population

598 residents of Manitowoc County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Manitowoc County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Manitowoc County is ranked #32 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Manitowoc County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheboygan County (0.6% Native American/Other), Kewaunee County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Ozaukee County (0.6% Native American/Other). Manitowoc County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brown County (2.6% Native American/Other).

Manitowoc County's Multiracial Population

2,486 residents of Manitowoc County identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Manitowoc County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Manitowoc County is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Manitowoc County is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheboygan County (3% Multiracial), Kewaunee County (2.5% Multiracial), Calumet County (2.8% Multiracial), and Ozaukee County (3% Multiracial). Manitowoc County is less Multiracial than neighboring Brown County (3.9% Multiracial).

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