Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81,406 | — | #717 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,148 | -8.0% | #1,262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #736 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $186,900 | -33.7% | #1,552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $797 | -31.5% | #2,126 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | -24.2% | #692 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Manitowoc County has a population of 81,406, making it the #717 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Manitowoc County is $69,148, ranking #1,262 out of 3,222 counties — 8.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Manitowoc County is $186,900 (-33.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $797/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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95.9% of residents in Manitowoc County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has a total population of 81,406, making it the 717th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Manitowoc County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Manitowoc County is $69,148, which ranks #1,262 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Manitowoc County is $186,900, 33.7% below the national median. Renters in Manitowoc County pay a median gross rent of $797 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Manitowoc County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Manitowoc County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Manitowoc County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.