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Manhattan, MT
Town in Gallatin County, Montana.
Population
2,288
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,304
ZIP codes
0
Manhattan and its ZIP codes
Manhattan at a glance
- Manhattan is about 170 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $87,865 a year, 21% more than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $517,800 (38% above Montana) and median rent is $1,585 a month.
Local data for Manhattan, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manhattan, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,865
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$517,800
Median rent
$1,585/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (458), Norwegian Americans (344), Irish Americans (341).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gallatin County. PPP loans are for Manhattan.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,519
74,277 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$836M
FY 2026, $7,031 per person
How people get to work
Manhattan, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manhattan, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
323
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
15.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manhattan, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Manhattan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin River RanchCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.1 |
| LoganCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| AmsterdamCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| ChurchillCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| BelgradeCity | 8.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Three ForksCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| SpringhillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| Ponderosa PinesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 39.6 |
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 74.5 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.8 |
| King Arthur ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BozemanCity | 19 mi | 21.4 |
| Gallatin GatewayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| BridgerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| TostonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manhattan, MT in?
- Manhattan is in Gallatin County, Montana.
- What is the population of Manhattan, MT?
- About 2,288 people live in Manhattan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manhattan?
- Nearby places include Gallatin River Ranch (3.4 mi), Logan (4.8 mi), Amsterdam (8 mi), Churchill (8 mi), Belgrade (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023