Manhattan, IL Demographics

A map of Manhattan's Population by Race

Manhattan, Illinois has an estimated population of 11,026, a large increase from the 9,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manhattan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manhattan has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Manhattan, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manhattan is ranked the 211th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Manhattan was ranked the 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manhattan's White Population

8,826 residents of Manhattan, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manhattan is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Manhattan ranks 929th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Manhattan's population has decreased from 87.2% to 80.0%.

Manhattan is more White than neighboring Ingalls Park (48.6% White), Andres (78% White), and Preston Heights (25% White). Manhattan is less White than neighboring Wilton Center (100% White), and New Lenox (89% White).

Manhattan's Black Population

360 residents of Manhattan, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manhattan is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Manhattan ranks 449th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Black population has grown by an estimated 168.7%. Black residents' share of Manhattan's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.3%.

Manhattan is more Black than neighboring Wilton Center (0% Black), New Lenox (0.6% Black), and Andres (0% Black). Manhattan is less Black than neighboring Ingalls Park (10.3% Black), and Preston Heights (48.2% Black).

Manhattan's Asian Population

12 residents of Manhattan, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manhattan is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Manhattan ranks 645th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 73.9%. Asian residents' share of Manhattan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Manhattan is more Asian than neighboring Wilton Center (0% Asian), Ingalls Park (0% Asian), Andres (0% Asian), and Preston Heights (0% Asian). Manhattan is less Asian than neighboring New Lenox (0.7% Asian).

Manhattan's Hispanic Population

1,045 residents of Manhattan, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manhattan is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Manhattan ranks 357th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Manhattan's population has increased from 7.5% to 9.5%.

Manhattan is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilton Center (0% Hispanic), and New Lenox (6% Hispanic). Manhattan is less Hispanic than neighboring Ingalls Park (40.7% Hispanic), Andres (22% Hispanic), and Preston Heights (23.3% Hispanic).

Manhattan's Native American/Other Population

130 residents of Manhattan, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manhattan is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Manhattan ranks 755th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 271.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manhattan's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Manhattan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton Center (0% Native American/Other), New Lenox (0.2% Native American/Other), Ingalls Park (0% Native American/Other), Andres (0% Native American/Other), and Preston Heights (0% Native American/Other).

Manhattan's Multiracial Population

653 residents of Manhattan, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manhattan is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Manhattan ranks 934th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 131.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Manhattan's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.9%.

Manhattan is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilton Center (0% Multiracial), New Lenox (3.5% Multiracial), Ingalls Park (0.3% Multiracial), Andres (0% Multiracial), and Preston Heights (3.5% 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.