Manitowoc County's estimated 2026 population is 81,537 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Manitowoc County is the 21st largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 81,330 and has seen a growth of 0.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.1 years
Female: 46.3 years
Male: 43.8 years
There are 64,914 adults, (18,118 of whom are seniors) in Manitowoc County.
Female: 40,327 (49.5%)
Male: 41,079 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Manitowoc County includes 88.34% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,911 | 88.34% |
| Two or more races | 5,324 | 6.54% |
| Asian | 1,964 | 2.41% |
| Other race | 1,325 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 620 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 172 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.11% |
Manitowoc County's average per capita income is $49,106. Household income levels show a median of $69,148. The poverty rate stands at 9.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,393 | $116,555 |
| Families | $87,509 | $105,356 |
| Households | $69,148 | $87,528 |
| Non Families | $42,307 | $52,622 |
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