Manhattan, IL

Manhattan, Illinois

Manhattan, Illinois, in Will county, is 8 miles SE of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 35 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,330 people lived in Manhattan.

The People and Families of Manhattan

In Manhattan, about 67% of adults are married. Manhattan is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in village is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Manhattan without hitting a preschooler.

The village is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manhattan had a median family income of $62,865. Many people in Manhattan make a good living. The village doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Manhattan.)

Political Inclinations

Manhattan residents donated more money ($6,550) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Manhattan Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Manhattan are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the village is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Manhattan as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Manhattan, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Manhattan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Manhattan, IL

Comparing Manhattan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Manhattan Almanac

Manhattan Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Manhattan Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Manhattan Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Manhattan residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manhattan, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Manhattan Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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