Manhattan, KS: What you need to know
Known as The Little Apple and recently named to the Top 10 Best College Towns, Manhattan is also one of the Best Places to Live in America. The leading employer is Kansas State University with 6,000 staffers, and KSU provides the community with multiple entertainment choices and overall civic pride. The city is situated in the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas, and the community’s popular Aggieville district features a big lineup of restaurants, shops and bars.
Eight Reasons to Move to Manhattan, KS
Manhattan surprises with college-town diversity and prairie sensibility
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Why Manhattan, KS Is a Best Place to Live
Education, civic pride, health and housing give 'The Little Apple' bite
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Best Neighborhoods in Manhattan, KS
The neighborhoods in Manhattan offer a variety of living options, making residents feel right at home no matter their stage in life.
Manhattan, KS City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 55,769 |
| Median Age | 24 |
| Median Household Income | $43,104 |
| Median Home Price | $187,200 |
| Walkscore | 39 |
Manhattan, KS Rankings
Things To Do in Manhattan, KS
Kevin Young Manhattan KS's International Restaurants to Laid-Back Diners Please Everyone
As you would expect in a lively college town, Manhattan offers a wide variety of eateries, ranging from upscale to diners.
Kevin Young Manhattanites Enjoy Parks, Trails and Sports for All Seasons
Manhattan is smack in the middle of Heartland in America, which naturally means long summer days are punctuated with apple pie and baseball.
Performing and Visual Arts Have a Big Presence in the Little Apple
All 50 states and more than 90 countries are represented at Kansas State University in Manhattan, infusing the city with a cultural richness than only geographic diversity can create.
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Ed McNamara/Courtesy of Historic Downtown Manhattan Eight Reasons to Move to Manhattan, KS
Manhattan surprises with college-town diversity and prairie sensibility
Kevin Young Why Manhattan, KS Is a Best Place to Live
Education, civic pride, health and housing give 'The Little Apple' bite
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Kevin Young Best Neighborhoods in Manhattan, KS
The neighborhoods in Manhattan offer a variety of living options, making residents feel right at home no matter their stage in life.
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Manhattan, KS Demographics
Median Population in Manhattan, KS
| Median Age | 24.4% |
| Age 18 Over | 85.5% |
| Age 21 Over | 67.9% |
| Age 62 Over | 9.1% |
| Age 65 Over | 7.5% |
Race in Manhattan, KS
| Ethnicity White | 83% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 5.7% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 5.6% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 7% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.5% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 1.3% |
Population By Gender in Manhattan, KS
| Male | 51.7% | |
| Female | 48.3% |
Language in Manhattan, KS
| English Only | 89.5% | |
| English Other | 10.5% |
Commute Types in Manhattan, KS
| Walked | 10.4% | |
| Worked at Home | 4.6% | |
| Public Transportation | 0.5% | |
| Other Means | 2.8% | |
| Drove Alone | 73.9% | |
| Carpooled | 7.8% |