Population 81,406 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manitowoc County
Household size in Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Manitowoc County are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.38 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Manitowoc County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Manitowoc County than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. The single-parent share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, 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 Manitowoc County
Renters in Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.9% of households in Manitowoc County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Manitowoc County as nationally: 8.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Manitowoc County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only one other Wisconsin county has older 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 Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $655 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $676 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $829 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$237 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Manitowoc County costs $829 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $237 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 Manitowoc County
Bachelor's degrees in Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Manitowoc County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Manitowoc County is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Manitowoc County
| Period | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Manitowoc County has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Manitowoc County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc County | 2.30 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1965 | $829 | 22.7% | 92.1% | 2.6% |
| Calumet County | 2.51 | 42.3 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,108 | 33.6% | 95.1% | 2.1% |
| Winnebago County | 2.34 | 39.9 | 8.8% | 34.2% | 7.4% | 1973 | $1,019 | 31.7% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Waushara County | 2.31 | 50.0 | 7.1% | 15.8% | 24.7% | 1977 | $806 | 17.5% | 89.7% | 4.1% |
| Ogemaw County | 2.22 | 49.8 | 9.8% | 16.3% | 33.5% | 1976 | $819 | 17.2% | 90.8% | 6.7% |
| Trempealeau County | 2.48 | 39.7 | 8.5% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 1977 | $951 | 20.6% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Arenac County | 2.29 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $750 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
| Winona County | 2.37 | 37.7 | 6.6% | 30.5% | 9.3% | 1968 | $912 | 33.7% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| Wabasha County | 2.35 | 44.9 | 6.0% | 16.7% | 10.8% | 1975 | $887 | 26.9% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| Olmsted County | 2.52 | 38.8 | 9.0% | 29.4% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,440 | 49.1% | 94.9% | 3.6% |
| Dodge County | 2.60 | 38.9 | 10.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 1980 | $1,127 | 30.6% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Angelina County, TX · Yuba County, CA · Wood County, WV · Wood County, WI · Wilson County, NC · White County, AR · Wayne County, NY · Wagoner County, OK · Chelan County, WA · Cascade County, MT
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 Manitowoc County. 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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