Manson, IA Demographics

A map of Manson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,590	1,630	96.7%	95.4%
Multiracial	30	23	1.8%	1.3%
Hispanic	19	39	1.2%	2.3%
Asian	6	5	0.4%	0.3%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Manson, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,645, a decrease from the 1,709 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.7% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Manson, that probability was 9.0% in 2020 and 6.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manson is ranked the 198th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). Manson was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manson's White Population

1,590 residents of Manson, or 96.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manson is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Manson ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manson's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Manson's population has increased from 95.4% to 96.7%.

Manson is more White than neighboring Palmer (96.3% White), Pomeroy (91.1% White), and Rockwell City (84.5% White). Manson is less White than neighboring Twin Lakes (97.8% White), and Knierim (97.4% White).

Manson's Black Population

0 residents of Manson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manson is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Manson ranks 397th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Manson's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Manson is less Black than neighboring Palmer (3% Black), and Rockwell City (4.5% Black).

Manson's Asian Population

6 residents of Manson, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manson is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Manson ranks 413th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Manson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Manson is more Asian than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Asian), Knierim (0% Asian), Palmer (0% Asian), and Rockwell City (0.3% Asian).

Manson's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Manson, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manson is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Manson ranks 558th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Manson's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Manson is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Lakes (0% Hispanic), Knierim (0% Hispanic), and Palmer (0.7% Hispanic). Manson is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomeroy (6.1% Hispanic), and Rockwell City (5.9% Hispanic).

Manson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Manson, 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 Manson is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Manson ranks 545th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Manson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pomeroy (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rockwell City (1.7% Native American/Other).

Manson's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Manson, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manson is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Manson ranks 851st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Manson's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

Manson is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmer (0% Multiracial). Manson is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Lakes (2.2% Multiracial), Knierim (2.6% Multiracial), Pomeroy (2% Multiracial), and Rockwell City (3.1% 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.