Population 13,164 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manhattan
Household size in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.15 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Manhattan are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Manhattan is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Manhattan (9.7%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.1 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Manhattan
Renters in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Manhattan is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only 32 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Manhattan: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Manhattan has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only three have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,517 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,464 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,373 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,219 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$298 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Manhattan costs $1,219 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $298 a month since 2006–10, down 20%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 38.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Manhattan
Bachelor's degrees in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Manhattan as nationally: 34.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Chicago area as a whole (40.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.6% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Manhattan: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only eight of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Manhattan
| Period | Manhattan | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Manhattan has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Manhattan compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 2.95 | 33.5 | 9.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% | 2003 | $1,219 | 34.3% | 98.8% | 1.6% |
| New Lenox | 2.97 | 39.7 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 1993 | $1,621 | 42.9% | 97.2% | 2.4% |
| Elwood | 2.53 | 43.4 | 6.0% | 14.7% | 6.2% | 1988 | $1,497 | 20.1% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| Wilton Center | 2.60 | 54.1 | 2.5% | 1.1% | 4.6% | 1977 | $1,165 | 19.1% | 97.7% | 0.0% |
| Frankfort | 3.06 | 43.7 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 1997 | $1,577 | 57.1% | 98.0% | 4.1% |
| Mokena | 2.82 | 42.7 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 1993 | $1,465 | 42.0% | 97.5% | 4.4% |
| Symerton | 2.86 | 43.9 | 4.0% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1988 | $1,065 | 20.7% | 98.9% | 5.2% |
| Rockdale | 3.02 | 28.9 | 30.8% | 48.5% | 7.1% | 1950 | $1,268 | 13.1% | 82.8% | 8.4% |
| Lincoln Estates | 2.25 | 45.9 | 5.7% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 1989 | $1,146 | 22.6% | 86.2% | 7.2% |
| Joliet | 2.88 | 37.0 | 15.0% | 31.2% | 7.0% | 1971 | $1,443 | 21.7% | 82.0% | 6.2% |
| Frankfort Square | 3.00 | 41.9 | 8.4% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1985 | $1,603 | 35.5% | 96.6% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Manhattan. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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