Manton, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 629, Manton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Manton is a small community located in California, within Tehama County. The total population is 629. It ranks as the 1170th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manton is 31.0 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 37.8% of the population under 18, Manton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manton is $120,000. This is 21% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 49% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.1%. This is 284% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Manton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $424,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.6%. The Asian population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

9.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manton, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.