What percentage of people rent in Manitowoc, WI?
32.4% (±2.9 points) of the occupied homes in Manitowoc, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 4,896 renting households against 10,198 that own their home.
In Manitowoc, the share of households that rent went from 33.7% in 2015–2019 to 32.4% in 2020–2024 (−1.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 32.4% (±2.9 points)
- Renting households
- 4,896 (±482)
- Median renter income
- $43,739 (±$5,231)
Who rents and who owns in Manitowoc
| Manitowoc | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 32.4% (±2.9 points) | 22.9% (±1.4 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 4,896 (±482) | 8,059 (±520) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 10,198 (±505) | 27,129 (±568) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.1) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $43,739 (±$5,231) | $45,441 (±$4,045) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $75,971 (±$3,606) | $80,353 (±$4,220) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Manitowoc, the renter share is higher than in Manitowoc County (22.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Manitowoc County, Manitowoc ranks 1 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Manitowoc has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.7% (±2.5 points) | 32.4% (±2.9 points) | −1.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $665 (±$23) | $804 (±$42) | +20.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,861 (±$2,725) | $63,757 (±$3,554) | +33.2% | Up 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 Manitowoc
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | — | 32.4% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Town of Manitowoc | 2.6 mi | 9.7% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Manitowoc Rapids | 3.9 mi | 4.5% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Town of Newton (Manitowoc County) | 6.0 mi | 3.3% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Two Rivers | 6.4 mi | 26.9% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Town of Kossuth | 7.0 mi | 12.3% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Francis Creek | 7.4 mi | 8.9% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Whitelaw | 8.1 mi | 28.7% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Two Rivers | 8.3 mi | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Manitowoc, WI (9.7%), Town of Manitowoc Rapids, WI (4.5%), Town of Newton (Manitowoc County), WI (3.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Manitowoc County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | 32.4% (±2.9 points) |
| 2 | Kellnersville | 29.9% (±12.6 points) |
| 3 | Reedsville | 28.8% (±6.8 points) |
| 4 | Whitelaw | 28.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 5 | Maribel | 27.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 6 | Two Rivers | 26.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 7 | Valders | 25.1% (±7.2 points) |
Showing 7 of 30 places in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc
How many renters are there in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc has an estimated 4,896 (±482) renting households, 32.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Manitowoc?
In Manitowoc, the share of households that rent went from 33.7% in 2015–2019 to 32.4% in 2020–2024 (−1.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Manitowoc?
A renting household in Manitowoc has 1.8 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Manitowoc?
The median renting household in Manitowoc, WI has an income of $43,739 (±$5,231) a year, against $75,971 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Manitowoc city, Wisconsin
- 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 Manitowoc city, Wisconsin (place:48500, in state:55).
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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