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Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has a population of 81,314, the 21st most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $68,611 and the median home value is $172,900. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Manitowoc County Quick Facts

Population 81,314
Median Household Income $68,611
Median Home Value $172,900
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment Rate 2.1%
Median Age 45.0 years
Homeownership Rate 76.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.2%
High School Graduation 92.3%
Cities/Places 12
Population 81,314 21st of 72
Median Income $68,611 9% lower state
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment 2.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
61.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

22out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Manitowoc County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Manitowoc city34,553$62,13313.8%$143,900
Two Rivers city11,224$58,7168.6%$121,800
Kiel city3,919$73,91410.2%$172,300
Cleveland village1,655$75,0003.0%$192,500
Mishicot village1,470$68,4385.3%$139,900
Reedsville village1,195$75,41710.5%$150,400
Whitelaw village922$57,2985.8%$179,800
St. Nazianz village881$56,8755.8%$128,400
Valders village871$71,9649.0%$149,600
Francis Creek village683$85,8336.3%$219,800
Maribel village371$71,0942.2%$174,400
Kellnersville village264$42,96911.8%$140,300

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Population Overview

Manitowoc County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 81,314. It is the 21st most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manitowoc County is 45.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manitowoc County is $68,611. This is 9% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $172,900. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Manitowoc County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Manitowoc County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.0%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?

Manitowoc County has a population of 81,314, making it the 21st most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Manitowoc County?

The median household income in Manitowoc County is $68,611 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin?

Manitowoc County contains 12 Census-designated places.