What percentage of people rent in Manhattan, KS?
56.5% (±2.0 points) of the occupied homes in Manhattan, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 12,584 renting households against 9,682 that own their home.
In Manhattan, the share of households that rent went from 61.0% in 2015–2019 to 56.5% in 2020–2024 (−4.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 56.5% (±2.0 points)
- Renting households
- 12,584 (±531)
- Median renter income
- $40,019 (±$5,601)
Who rents and who owns in Manhattan
| Manhattan | Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 56.5% (±2.0 points) | 53.9% (±1.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 12,584 (±531) | 14,932 (±562) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 9,682 (±487) | 12,763 (±463) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $40,019 (±$5,601) | $42,207 (±$3,937) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $102,047 (±$7,148) | $100,185 (±$4,155) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Manhattan, the renter share is higher than in Riley County (53.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Riley County, Manhattan ranks 3 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Manhattan has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 61.0% (±1.8 points) | 56.5% (±2.0 points) | −4.5 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $910 (±$25) | $1,003 (±$41) | +10.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,537 (±$2,508) | $60,172 (±$3,376) | +19.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Manhattan
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | — | 56.5% (±2.0 points) | — |
| Manhattan Township | 5.3 mi | 18.7% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Ogden Township | 6.1 mi | 33.7% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 6.3 mi | 37.5% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland Township | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±47.5 points) | Lower |
| Ogden | 7.4 mi | 40.4% (±11.2 points) | Lower |
| Blue Township | 7.5 mi | 9.8% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Grant Township (Riley County) | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Zeandale Township | 9.8 mi | 0.0% (±26.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manhattan Township, KS (18.7%), Ogden Township, KS (33.7%), Ashland Township, KS (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Riley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Riley | 98.2% (±2.0 points) |
| 2 | Madison Township (Riley County) | 79.2% (±5.6 points) |
| 3 | Manhattan | 56.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 4 | Ogden | 40.4% (±11.2 points) |
| 5 | Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 37.5% (±23.0 points) |
| 6 | Ogden Township | 33.7% (±9.7 points) |
| 7 | Center Township (Riley County) | 25.6% (±26.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Randolph | 20.0% (±15.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Jackson Township (Riley County) | 20.0% (±17.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 20 places in Riley County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Manhattan
How many renters are there in Manhattan?
Manhattan has an estimated 12,584 (±531) renting households, 56.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Manhattan?
In Manhattan, the share of households that rent went from 61.0% in 2015–2019 to 56.5% in 2020–2024 (−4.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Manhattan?
A renting household in Manhattan has 1.9 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Manhattan?
The median renting household in Manhattan, KS has an income of $40,019 (±$5,601) a year, against $102,047 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Manhattan city, Kansas (place:44250, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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