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Manson, IA
City in Calhoun County, Iowa.
Population
1,645
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
507
ZIP codes
0
Manson and its ZIP codes
Manson at a glance
- Manson is about 8.8 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 198th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $66,250, 12% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,900 (44% below Iowa) and median rent is $714 a month.
Local data for Manson, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manson, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,250
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$116,900
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.7%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (590), Irish Americans (117), Norwegian Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Manson.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,275
2,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,019
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.1M
FY 2026, $7,664 per person
How people get to work
Manson, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Manson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| KnierimCity | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| PomeroyCity | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| PalmerCity | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BarnumCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| JolleyCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Rockwell CityCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| ClareCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| SomersCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RinardCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| MoorlandCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Gilmore CityCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| PocahontasCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| FondaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| CallenderCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LyttonCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manson, IA in?
- Manson is in Calhoun County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Manson, IA?
- About 1,645 people live in Manson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manson?
- Nearby places include Twin Lakes (6.2 mi), Knierim (6.6 mi), Pomeroy (7.2 mi), Palmer (7.5 mi), Barnum (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023