City · Wisconsin
Manawa, Wisconsin
Manawa, city, in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Manawa had 1,411 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,441 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,337 (±196). GEOID 5548350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,411
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,441 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,337 ±196
Median household income
$88,393
±$14,839 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$159,400
±$22,860 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$819
±$53 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Manawa and what county is it in?
Manawa is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 885 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Manawa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,411 people lived in Manawa on July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,441 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,337 (±196).
| Measure | Manawa | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,337 ±196 | 51,569 | no clear change |
| Households | 670 ±124 | 22,571 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.95 ±0.19 | 2.23 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 693 ±123 | 25,791 | no clear change |
Manawa's population since 2000
From 1,330 in 2000 to 1,411 in 2025: up 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Manawa as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Manawa?
The median resident of Manawa is 44.6 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Manawa | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±9.7 | 45.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±3.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1% ±6.8 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±5.3 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% ±3.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.8% ±5.7 pts | 92.4% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3% ±4.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±5.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±4.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4% ±7.1 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7% ±7.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±3.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Manawa earn?
Half of Manawa's 670 households earn less than $88,393 a year (±$14,839), against $72,830 in Waupaca County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,766 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $24,627 after inflation. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manawa | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,393 ±$14,839 | $72,830 | +$24,627 |
| Mean household income | $81,331 ±$6,684 | $93,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,781 ±$4,477 | $41,606 | +$9,352 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% ±3.4 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6% ±9.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±2.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±2.9 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6% ±11.6 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Manawa?
Owners occupy 61.9% of Manawa's occupied homes and renters 38.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,400 by its owner (±$22,860). The median renter pays $819 a month including utilities, and 13.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manawa | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,400 ±$22,860 | $211,400 | +$37,069 |
| Median gross rent | $819 ±$53 | $852 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.9% ±8.0 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,167 ±$104 | $1,449 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.9% ±11.0 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.1% ±11.0 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Housing units | 693 ±123 | 25,791 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.6% ±5.8 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.8% ±9.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Manawa building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Manawa in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Manawa work and get to work?
88.3% of Manawa's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Manawa | Waupaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.3% ±7.5 pts | 61.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±2.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.3% ±5.3 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±2.8 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min ±2.0 | 24.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Manawa?
No census tract lies mostly in Manawa; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1004Waupaca County | 4,281 | $85,430 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Manawa) · Census block assignment files
How does Manawa compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Manawa is the 8,953rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 317th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Manawa ranks 413th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 317th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 816th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 243rd | 914 |
| Median household income | 413th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 548th | 911 |
| Median home value | 845th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 677th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 206th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 745th | 914 |
| Median age | 455th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 799th | 914 |
| Work from home | 803rd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 796th | 914 |
Manawa's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Manawa with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Manawa?
20 of the 57 figures for Manawa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Manawa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Manawa.