Manawa, WI Demographics

A map of Manawa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,200	1,333	89.8%	92.5%
Multiracial	64	33	4.8%	2.3%
Hispanic	52	55	3.9%	3.8%
Asian	21	2	1.6%	0.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	1.2%

Manawa, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,337, a decrease from the 1,441 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manawa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manawa has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Manawa, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 19.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manawa is ranked the 346th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. 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). Manawa was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manawa's White Population

1,200 residents of Manawa, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manawa is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Manawa ranks 289th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manawa's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Manawa's population has decreased from 92.5% to 89.8%.

Manawa is more White than neighboring Ogdensburg (83.6% White). Manawa is less White than neighboring Northport (95.7% White), Weyauwega (93.2% White), Big Falls (100% White), and Waupaca (92.2% White).

Manawa's Black Population

0 residents of Manawa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manawa is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Manawa ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manawa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Manawa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Manawa is less Black than neighboring Weyauwega (0.2% Black), and Waupaca (1% Black).

Manawa's Asian Population

21 residents of Manawa, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manawa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Manawa ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manawa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 950.0%. Asian residents' share of Manawa's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.6%.

Manawa is more Asian than neighboring Ogdensburg (1.1% Asian), Northport (0% Asian), Weyauwega (0% Asian), Big Falls (0% Asian), and Waupaca (0.6% Asian).

Manawa's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Manawa, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manawa is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Manawa ranks 307th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manawa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Manawa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Manawa is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Falls (0% Hispanic). Manawa is less Hispanic than neighboring Ogdensburg (9% Hispanic), Northport (4.3% Hispanic), Weyauwega (5.3% Hispanic), and Waupaca (4.7% Hispanic).

Manawa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Manawa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manawa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Manawa ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manawa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manawa's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Manawa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ogdensburg (1.1% Native American/Other), Weyauwega (0.2% Native American/Other), and Waupaca (0.2% Native American/Other).

Manawa's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Manawa, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manawa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Manawa ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manawa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 93.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Manawa's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.8%.

Manawa is more Multiracial than neighboring Northport (0% Multiracial), Weyauwega (1.2% Multiracial), Big Falls (0% Multiracial), and Waupaca (1.3% Multiracial). Manawa is less Multiracial than neighboring Ogdensburg (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.