Demographics & People — Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 34,553 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~34,800 |
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| Median Age | 42.8 |
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| Total Households | 14,859 |
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| Family Households | 8,576 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.244 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29,532 |
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| Black or African American | 607 |
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| Asian | 1,724 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,267 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 14,785 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,430 |
| Other groups | 4,948 |
| Irish | 3,657 |
| Polish | 3,171 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,027 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,004 |
| American | 1,721 |
| Czech | 1,655 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,538 |
Language
| English Only | 29,812 |
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| Spanish | 1,387 |
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| Population 5+ | 32,698 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,294 |
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| Population 18+ | 27,030 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
