Manhattan, KS Demographics

A map of Manhattan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	40,863	39,680	75.3%	73.3%
Hispanic	4,578	4,980	8.4%	9.2%
Multiracial	2,969	2,828	5.5%	5.2%
Black	2,691	3,062	5.0%	5.7%
Asian	2,485	2,852	4.6%	5.3%
Native American/Other	653	698	1.2%	1.3%

Manhattan, Kansas has an estimated population of 54,239, a less than 1% change from the 54,100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 5.0% Black, 4.6% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kansas 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 44.5% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manhattan is ranked the 9th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manhattan's White Population

40,863 residents of Manhattan, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manhattan is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Manhattan ranks 661st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Manhattan's population has increased from 73.3% to 75.3%.

Manhattan is more White than neighboring Ogden (64.9% White), Zeandale (0% White), and Fort Riley (49.9% White). Manhattan is less White than neighboring Keats (100% White), and St. George (88.4% White).

Manhattan's Black Population

2,691 residents of Manhattan, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manhattan is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Manhattan ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Manhattan's population has decreased from 5.7% to 5.0%.

Manhattan is more Black than neighboring Keats (0% Black), Zeandale (0% Black), and St. George (0% Black). Manhattan is less Black than neighboring Ogden (11.5% Black), and Fort Riley (19.5% Black).

Manhattan's Asian Population

2,485 residents of Manhattan, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manhattan is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Manhattan ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Asian residents' share of Manhattan's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.6%.

Manhattan is more Asian than neighboring Keats (0% Asian), Ogden (4.3% Asian), Zeandale (0% Asian), and St. George (0% Asian).

Manhattan's Hispanic Population

4,578 residents of Manhattan, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manhattan is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Manhattan ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Manhattan's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.4%.

Manhattan is more Hispanic than neighboring Keats (0% Hispanic), Zeandale (0% Hispanic), and St. George (5.1% Hispanic). Manhattan is less Hispanic than neighboring Ogden (16.7% Hispanic), and Fort Riley (23.4% Hispanic).

Manhattan's Native American/Other Population

653 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Manhattan ranks 210th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manhattan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Manhattan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keats (0% Native American/Other), Ogden (0% Native American/Other), Zeandale (0% Native American/Other), St. George (0.2% Native American/Other), and Fort Riley (0.5% Native American/Other).

Manhattan's Multiracial Population

2,969 residents of Manhattan, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manhattan is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Manhattan ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Manhattan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Manhattan is more Multiracial than neighboring Keats (0% Multiracial), Ogden (2.6% Multiracial), Zeandale (0% Multiracial), and Fort Riley (2.2% Multiracial). Manhattan is less Multiracial than neighboring St. George (6.4% 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.