Manitowoc County, WI

County

Cities in Manitowoc County

Neighborhoods in Manitowoc County

Cooperstown / Rockwood

Kellners Corners / Manitowoc Rapids

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Manitowoc

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.7%

Households with Children

25.1%

School Enrollment K-12

8,296

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.0%
Seniors (65+): 22.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.7%
High School / GED: 36.1%
Some College or Associate's: 33.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.4%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 37.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 2.4%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 68.3%
Puerto Rican: 9.1%
Cuban: 2.4%
Dominican: 1.0%
Central American: 5.4%
South American: 5.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 53.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.1%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 79.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources