Manitowoc County, WI

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2022 Population

81,242

0.171% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.446% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

9.97%

5.04% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$66,412

8.07% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$160,400

14.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

40,682

0.377% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Manitowoc County, WI had a population of 81.2k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $66,412. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Manitowoc County, WI grew from 81,103 to 81,242, a 0.171% increase and its median household income grew from $61,454 to $66,412, a 8.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Manitowoc County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), White (Hispanic) (2.17%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.67%).

None of the households in Manitowoc County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Manitowoc County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Manitowoc County, WI are Lakeshore Technical College (896 degrees awarded in 2022) and Bella Academy of Cosmetology (486309) (5 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Manitowoc County, WI was $160,400, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in Manitowoc County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Manitowoc County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Manitowoc County, WI borders Manistee County, MI, Mason County, MI, Brown County, WI, Calumet County, WI, Kewaunee County, WI, and Sheboygan County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Manitowoc, WI

Population & Diversity

Manitowoc County, WI is home to a population of 81.2k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.19% of Manitowoc County, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.59k people).

In 2022, there were 35.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.2k people) in Manitowoc County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.2% of Manitowoc County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Manitowoc County, WI was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Manitowoc County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Manitowoc County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.2k ± 150
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.05k ± 254
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.88k ± 396

4.68%

Hispanic Population

3.8k people

4.68% of the people in Manitowoc County, WI are hispanic (3.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Manitowoc County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

3.19%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.59k people

2.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.27k people

As of 2022, 3.19% of Manitowoc County, WI residents (2.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Manitowoc County, WI was 2.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Manitowoc County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,895 ± 243
Gulf War (2001-)
1,193 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
836 ± 180

Manitowoc County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Manitowoc County, WI employs 40.7k people. The largest industries in Manitowoc County, WI are Manufacturing (11,685 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,500 people), and Retail Trade (3,877 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,714), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,359), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,579).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

40.7k

2022 Value

± 1,212

−0.377%

1 Year decline

± 4.18%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Manitowoc County, WI declined at a rate of −0.377%, from 40.8k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manitowoc County, WI, are Production Occupations (6,735 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,276 people), and Management Occupations (3,675 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manitowoc County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.7k

2022 Value

± 1,212

−0.377%

1 Year decline

± 4.18%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Manitowoc County, WI declined at a rate of −0.377%, from 40.8k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manitowoc County, WI, are Manufacturing (11,685 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,500 people), and Retail Trade (3,877 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Manitowoc County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Manitowoc County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,687

Median earning men ± $1,942

$35,173

Median earning women ± $1,363

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,798), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,619), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,094).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($49,226), Construction ($46,429), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,256).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

115
Construction
108
Other Services (except Public Administration)
91
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$597k
Manufacturing
$203k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$101k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Manitowoc County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Manitowoc County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Manitowoc County, WI awarded 901 degrees. The student population of Manitowoc County, WI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,681 male students and 1,473 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manitowoc County, WI are White (716 and 79.5%), followed by Asian (81 and 8.99%), Hispanic or Latino (61 and 6.77%), and Two or More Races (17 and 1.89%).

The largest universities in Manitowoc County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Lakeshore Technical College (896 and 99.4%) and Bella Academy of Cosmetology (486309) (5 and 0.555%).

The most popular majors in Manitowoc County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (129 and 14.3%), General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (60 and 6.66%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (48 and 5.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Manitowoc County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,154 (53.3% men and 46.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,154 students enrolled in Manitowoc County, WI, 53.3% men and 46.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,337 records, of which 47.5% were women and 52.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
27 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Manitowoc County, WI was General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Manitowoc County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lakeshore Technical College
896 degrees awarded
Bella Academy of Cosmetology (486309)
5 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lakeshore Technical College with 896 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 397 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Manitowoc County, WI, which is 0.788 times less than the 504 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 716 degrees mean that there were 8.84 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 81 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,045) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($258) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,940) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Manitowoc County, WI was $160,400 in 2022, which is 0.569 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $140,400 to $160,400, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Manitowoc County, WI is 76%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Manitowoc County, WI have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Manitowoc County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Manitowoc County, WI is $66,412. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Manitowoc County, WI was Census Tract 105 with a value of $94,313, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $86,125 and $81,458.

In 2023, 9.19% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Manitowoc County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.01%.

Housing

Property

$160,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,669

$26,490

Median Property Taxes

±$915

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Manitowoc County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Manitowoc County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76%

Homeownership

2022

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76% of the housing units in Manitowoc County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Manitowoc County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105
Census Tract 106
Census Tract 3

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Manitowoc County, WI was Census Tract 105 with a value of $94,313, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $86,125 and $81,458.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Manitowoc County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,412

Median Household Income

± $2,707

34.9k

Number of Households

± 1,115

In 2022, the median household income of the 34.9k households in Manitowoc County, WI grew to $66,412 from the previous year's value of $61,454.

The following chart displays the households in Manitowoc County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Manitowoc County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (7.3%)
Worked At Home (6.7%)

In 2022, 81.2% of workers in Manitowoc County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.3%) and those who worked at home (6.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Manitowoc County, WI have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Manitowoc County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Manitowoc County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Manitowoc County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Manitowoc County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.19% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Manitowoc County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.01%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manitowoc County, WI (8k out of 80.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Manitowoc County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13% of the children was living in poverty in Manitowoc County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Manitowoc County, WI has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Manitowoc County, WI see 2019 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.296% decrease from the previous year (2025 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1567 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 815 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,019 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Manitowoc County, WI

Primary care physicians in Manitowoc County, WI see an average of 2,019 patients per year. This represents a 0.296% decrease from the previous year (2,025 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Manitowoc County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.55%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.86%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manitowoc County, WI grew by 1.21% from 4.5% to 4.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Manitowoc County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.9 in Manitowoc County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Manitowoc County, WI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.8% in Manitowoc County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Manitowoc County, WI.