Manhattan
City in Riley County, Kansas
Manhattan is a city in Riley County, Kansas, with 54,100 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,020 ft (311 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keats, 5.8 miles W.
- 54,100residents (2020 Census)
- 1,020 ftelevation · 311 m
- 20.4 sq miland area · 52.9 km²
- 2,651 / sq mipopulation density
- 66506ZIP code
About Manhattan
Manhattan is a city in and the county seat of Riley County, Kansas, United States, although the city extends into Pottawatomie County. It is located in northeastern Kansas at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 54,100.
The city was founded by settlers from the New England Emigrant Aid Company as a Free-State town in the 1850s, during the Bleeding Kansas era. Nicknamed "the Little Apple" as a play on New York City's moniker of the "Big Apple", the city is a college town with a significant student population, because it is home to Kansas State University (KSU).
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Living in Manhattan
- Median household income
- $60,172
- Median home value
- $246,700
- Median rent
- $1,003/mo
- Median age
- 25.7
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Manhattan had 54,100 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54,100 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,651 per sq mi (1,023 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Manhattan at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Riley County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 54,100 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.41 sq mi (52.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1883° N, 96.6059° W |
| ZIP code | 66506 |
| Official website | cityofmhk.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2044250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Manhattan
- Keats5.8 mi W
- Ogden7.4 mi SW
- Zeandale9.7 mi E
- St. George10.0 mi E
- Fort Riley12.4 mi SW
- Riley14.1 mi NW
- Wabaunsee14.5 mi E
- Grandview Plaza14.7 mi SW
- Wamego15.9 mi E
- Louisville16.2 mi E
- Milford16.3 mi W
- Olsburg16.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan
What county is Manhattan in?
Manhattan is in Riley County, Kansas.
What is the population of Manhattan, KS?
54,100 people lived in Manhattan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Manhattan, KS?
The ZIP code of Manhattan is 66506.
What is the elevation of Manhattan?
1,020 feet (311 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Manhattan?
Keats (5.8 mi), Ogden (7.4 mi), Zeandale (9.7 mi), St. George (10.0 mi), Fort Riley (12.4 mi).
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