Manhattan, MT Demographics

A map of Manhattan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,131	1,813	93.1%	86.9%
Hispanic	80	66	3.5%	3.2%
Multiracial	38	180	1.7%	8.6%
Native American/Other	34	17	1.5%	0.8%
Asian	5	8	0.2%	0.4%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Manhattan, Montana has an estimated population of 2,288, an increase from the 2,086 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana 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 23.6% in 2020 and 13.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manhattan is ranked the 46th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 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 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manhattan's White Population

2,131 residents of Manhattan, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manhattan is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Manhattan ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's White population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. White residents' share of Manhattan's population has increased from 86.9% to 93.1%.

Manhattan is less White than neighboring Gallatin River Ranch (100% White), Logan (100% White), Churchill (95.7% White), Amsterdam (93.8% White), and Ponderosa Pines (96.4% White).

Manhattan's Black Population

0 residents of Manhattan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manhattan is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Manhattan ranks 168th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Manhattan's Asian Population

5 residents of Manhattan, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manhattan is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Manhattan ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Manhattan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Manhattan is more Asian than neighboring Gallatin River Ranch (0% Asian), Logan (0% Asian), Churchill (0% Asian), Amsterdam (0% Asian), and Ponderosa Pines (0% Asian).

Manhattan's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Manhattan, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manhattan is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Manhattan ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Manhattan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Manhattan is more Hispanic than neighboring Gallatin River Ranch (0% Hispanic), Logan (0% Hispanic), Churchill (3% Hispanic), Amsterdam (0.8% Hispanic), and Ponderosa Pines (0% Hispanic).

Manhattan's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Manhattan, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manhattan is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Manhattan ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manhattan's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Manhattan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gallatin River Ranch (0% Native American/Other), Logan (0% Native American/Other), Churchill (0% Native American/Other), Amsterdam (0% Native American/Other), and Ponderosa Pines (0.6% Native American/Other).

Manhattan's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Manhattan, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manhattan is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Manhattan ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manhattan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Manhattan's population has decreased from 8.6% to 1.7%.

Manhattan is more Multiracial than neighboring Gallatin River Ranch (0% Multiracial), Logan (0% Multiracial), and Churchill (1.3% Multiracial). Manhattan is less Multiracial than neighboring Amsterdam (5.4% Multiracial), and Ponderosa Pines (2.9% 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.