Manitowoc, WI Demographics

A map of Manitowoc's Population by Race

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 34,620, a less than 1% change from the 34,626 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manitowoc, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manitowoc has become less 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 Manitowoc, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 30.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manitowoc is ranked the 25th 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). Manitowoc was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manitowoc's White Population

28,750 residents of Manitowoc, or 83.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manitowoc is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Manitowoc ranks 699th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitowoc's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Manitowoc's population has increased from 81.0% to 83.0%.

Manitowoc is less White than neighboring Francis Creek (96% White), Two Rivers (83.5% White), Mishicot (91.6% White), Whitelaw (89.3% White), and Kellnersville (89.4% White).

Manitowoc's Black Population

515 residents of Manitowoc, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manitowoc is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Manitowoc ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitowoc's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Black residents' share of Manitowoc's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

Manitowoc is more Black than neighboring Francis Creek (0.8% Black), Two Rivers (0.4% Black), Mishicot (0.7% Black), Whitelaw (1% Black), and Kellnersville (0% Black).

Manitowoc's Asian Population

1,633 residents of Manitowoc, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manitowoc is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Manitowoc ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitowoc's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of Manitowoc's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Manitowoc is more Asian than neighboring Francis Creek (0.6% Asian), Two Rivers (1.1% Asian), Mishicot (1% Asian), Whitelaw (0.5% Asian), and Kellnersville (0% Asian).

Manitowoc's Hispanic Population

2,271 residents of Manitowoc, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manitowoc is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Manitowoc ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitowoc's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Manitowoc's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.6%.

Manitowoc is more Hispanic than neighboring Francis Creek (1.9% Hispanic), Mishicot (3.4% Hispanic), and Whitelaw (2.4% Hispanic). Manitowoc is less Hispanic than neighboring Two Rivers (6.8% Hispanic), and Kellnersville (9.8% Hispanic).

Manitowoc's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Manitowoc, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manitowoc is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Manitowoc ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitowoc's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manitowoc's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Manitowoc is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitelaw (0% Native American/Other). Manitowoc is less Native American/Other than neighboring Francis Creek (0.6% Native American/Other), Two Rivers (1.9% Native American/Other), Mishicot (1.8% Native American/Other), and Kellnersville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Manitowoc's Multiracial Population

1,314 residents of Manitowoc, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manitowoc is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Manitowoc ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manitowoc's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Manitowoc's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Manitowoc is more Multiracial than neighboring Francis Creek (0% Multiracial), Mishicot (1.5% Multiracial), and Kellnersville (0% Multiracial). Manitowoc is less Multiracial than neighboring Two Rivers (6.3% Multiracial), and Whitelaw (6.7% 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.