Census ACS · #451 μSA
Manitowoc Metro Area
The Manitowoc, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 81,314 residents. The median household income is $68,611 and the median home value is $172,900.
81,314
Population
138
People / sq mi
$68,611
Median Income
$172,900
Median Home Value
The Manitowoc CBSA covers 589 sq mi of land at 138.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$68,611
Median Household Income
$37,639
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$172,900
Median Home Value
$777
Median Rent
76.3%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
7.3%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
15.6%
Foreign Born
Manitowoc spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Manitowoc, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 81,314 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #451 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Manitowoc metro area is $68,611, with a per capita income of $37,639.
The Manitowoc, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Manitowoc, Wi CBSA (31820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.