Census ACS · #326 MSA
Manhattan Metro Area
The Manhattan, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has 133,413 residents. The median household income is $64,096 and the median home value is $212,600.
133,413
Population
73
People / sq mi
$64,096
Median Income
$212,600
Median Home Value
The Manhattan CBSA covers 1,835 sq mi of land at 72.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
Economy & Income
$64,096
Median Household Income
$33,219
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Manhattan metro's price level is 90.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $64,096 has the buying power of $71,090 in average-priced US metros.
90.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$71,090
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$64,096
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$212,600
Median Home Value
$1,083
Median Rent
51.1%
Homeownership
Education
95.4%
High School+
39.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
8.7%
Work From Home
18.0 min
Avg Commute
43.9%
Foreign Born
Manhattan spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Manhattan, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 133,413 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #326 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Manhattan metro area is $64,096, with a per capita income of $33,219.
The Manhattan, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Manhattan, Ks CBSA (31740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Manhattan: a median age of 27.1, younger than the national median. With 133,413 residents, Manhattan is a metro area in KS.
The typical household here earns about $64,096, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $212,600, with typical rent around $1,083.
College attainment is above the local norm at 39.0%, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.