Manhattan town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Manhattan town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 2,149. It ranks as the 50th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manhattan town is 41.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Manhattan town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manhattan town is $69,671. This is about average than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $460,400. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Manhattan town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%.

Education

33.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manhattan town, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.