Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Manawa, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,337

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%1,200

Two or More

4.8%64

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%52

Asian

1.6%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%71

High School Diploma

38.8%373

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%44

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%167

Associate's Degree

5.4%52

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%84

Master's Degree

9.3%89

Professional Degree

0.4%4

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,400

Median Renti

$819

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%415

Renter-Occupied

38.1%255

Total Units

693

Homeownership

61.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.4%35

$50K–$100K

12.5%52

$100K–$150K

23.9%99

$150K–$200K

20.2%84

$200K–$300K

33%137

$300K–$500K

1.9%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,393

Mean Household Incomei

$81,331

Per Capita Incomei

$40,781

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

689

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%30

$10K–$15K

0.7%5

$15K–$20K

1.9%13

$20K–$25K

2.1%14

$25K–$30K

5.4%36

$30K–$35K

1.3%9

$35K–$40K

4%27

$40K–$45K

2.2%15

$45K–$50K

3.3%22

$50K–$60K

8.1%54

$60K–$75K

7.9%53

$75K–$100K

31%208

$100K–$125K

20.3%136

$125K–$150K

2.8%19

$150K–$200K

3.6%24

$200K+

0.7%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 814 homes94% occupied$413/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,393/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

62%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

38%

Who Receives This Housing

54% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

54% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

282.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

640

Avg. Commutei

18.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

659

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured