Manvel, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 368, Manvel'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

Manvel is a small community located in North Dakota, within Grand Forks County. The total population is 368. It ranks as the 122nd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manvel is 37.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Manvel has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manvel is $91,719. This is 20% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.6%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $203,700. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Manvel is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Manvel has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manvel, North Dakota 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 North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.