Manitou, KY Demographics

A map of Manitou's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	83	156	89.2%	90.2%
Multiracial	10	10	10.8%	5.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	1.2%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	2.3%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Manitou, Kentucky has an estimated population of 93, a dramatic decrease from the 173 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 10.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manitou, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manitou has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Manitou, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manitou is ranked the 523rd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Manitou was ranked the 501st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manitou's White Population

83 residents of Manitou, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manitou is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Manitou ranks 285th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitou's White population has declined by an estimated 46.8%. White residents' share of Manitou's population has decreased from 90.2% to 89.2%.

Manitou is more White than neighboring Nebo (88.9% White), Madisonville (77.7% White), and Earlington (67.1% White). Manitou is less White than neighboring Hanson (91.2% White), and Slaughters (94.3% White).

Manitou's Black Population

0 residents of Manitou, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manitou is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Manitou ranks 313th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitou's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Manitou's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Manitou is less Black than neighboring Nebo (4.1% Black), Madisonville (10% Black), Earlington (28% Black), and Slaughters (2.9% Black).

Manitou's Asian Population

0 residents of Manitou, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manitou is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Manitou ranks 230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitou's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Manitou's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Manitou is less Asian than neighboring Madisonville (1.1% Asian), Hanson (1% Asian), and Earlington (1.5% Asian).

Manitou's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Manitou, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manitou is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Manitou ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitou's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Manitou's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Manitou is less Hispanic than neighboring Nebo (3.7% Hispanic), Madisonville (4.8% Hispanic), Hanson (4.2% Hispanic), Earlington (1.2% Hispanic), and Slaughters (1.1% Hispanic).

Manitou's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Manitou, 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 Manitou is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Manitou ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitou's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Manitou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Manitou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nebo (0.5% Native American/Other), Madisonville (0.2% Native American/Other), Hanson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Slaughters (1.7% Native American/Other).

Manitou's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Manitou, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manitou is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Manitou ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitou's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Manitou's population has increased from 5.8% to 10.8%.

Manitou is more Multiracial than neighboring Nebo (2.8% Multiracial), Madisonville (6.2% Multiracial), Hanson (3.2% Multiracial), Earlington (2.3% Multiracial), and Slaughters (0% 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.