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Manito, IL
Village in Mason County, Illinois.
Population
1,692
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,119
ZIP codes
0
Manito and its ZIP codes
Manito at a glance
- Manito is about 4.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,920, 14% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,600 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Manito, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manito, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,920
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (450), Irish Americans (231), Italian Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Manito.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,851
2,829 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.4M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
How people get to work
Manito, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manito, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
323
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manito, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Manito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest CityVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Green ValleyVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Goofy RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| South PekinVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Kingston MinesVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| BannerVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| TopekaVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| GlasfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MapletonVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| San JoseVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DelavanCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| EastonVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| PekinCity | 13 mi | 15.7 |
| DunfermlineVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manito, IL in?
- Manito is in Mason County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Manito, IL?
- About 1,692 people live in Manito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manito?
- Nearby places include Forest City (4.3 mi), Green Valley (7.4 mi), Goofy Ridge (8.2 mi), South Pekin (8.3 mi), Kingston Mines (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023