Manitou, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 224, Manitou'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

Manitou is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Tillman County. The total population is 224. It ranks as the 528th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manitou is 42.8 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Manitou has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manitou is $86,875. This is 34% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Manitou, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $41,600. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Manitou is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manitou is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.9%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.9% vs 12.7%).

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manitou, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.