The population of Manhattan, KS was estimated to be 55,000 in 2022. The median age of the Manhattan population is 24.6.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Manhattan, KS is about 20% lower than the national average. The median household income in Manhattan is $50,957.
Manhattan, KS Education
High School Graduate: 15%
Some College: 22%
Associates Degree: 8%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 55%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 68%
High School Graduate: 80%
Some College: 78%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 88%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 17%
High School Graduate: 6%
Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Manhattan, KS. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Riley
Manhattan Job Market
Manhattan is a city in central Kansas with a population of 54,000. Manhattan is home to Kansas State University and the Army post Fort Riley, two of its main employers. Top industries in Manhattan include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Manhattan is growing. People like working in Manhattan because of its college town atmosphere, nightlife, and music and entertainment scene. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Manhattan than in the rest of the US.