Manhattan is a city in Kansas with about 53,951 residents. Manhattan was founded in 1855 and sits in Riley County. The median age is 25.2 and the median household income is $58,441. Homes carry a median value of $243,700, and about 41% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.4%). Around 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$243,700
Median gross rent
$1,019/mo
Owner-occupied
41.3%
Median year built
1983
Households
21,677
Avg. household size
2.18
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Manhattan has 13 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading35%
Math35%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Manhattan High School West/East CampusHighGrades 9–12
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Susan B Anthony Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Amanda Arnold ElemElementary
Bluemont Elementary SchoolElementary
Frank V Bergman ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Lee ElemElementary
Marlatt ElemElementary
Northview ElemElementary
Oliver Brown ElementaryElementary
Theo Roosevelt ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Woodrow Wilson ElemElementary
Manhattan Virtual AcademyOther
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
Violent and property crime rates for Manhattan vs Kansas and national averages.
Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Manhattan.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Riley County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Manhattan is in Riley County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Manhattan was founded in 1855 and sits in Riley County. Elevation ~311 m.
Map of Manhattan
Manhattan, KS
Where Manhattan is
Historic places
39 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Anderson HallGoodnow HousePlatt, Jeremiah, HouseUlrich, Robert, HouseWoman's Club HouseManhattan Carnegie Library BuildingElliot, Mattie M., HouseSeven Dolors Catholic Church
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Manhattan — frequently asked
What is the population of Manhattan, Kansas?
Manhattan has a population of about 53,951, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Manhattan?
The median home value in Manhattan is $243,700, and the median gross rent is $1,019/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Manhattan face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Riley County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, heat wave.
How many schools are in Manhattan?
Manhattan has 13 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Manhattan?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Manhattan. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.