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Kiel, WI
City in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,943
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,560
ZIP codes
0
Kiel and its ZIP codes
Kiel at a glance
- Kiel is about 14 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,953, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,500 (28% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $787 a month.
Local data for Kiel, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kiel, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,953
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$191,500
Median rent
$787/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,205), Polish Americans (187), Irish Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manitowoc County. PPP loans are for Kiel.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,316
33,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,076
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$572M
FY 2026, $7,027 per person
How people get to work
Kiel, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kiel, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kiel, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Kiel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HolsteinCity | 3.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Elkhart LakeVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| GlenbeulahVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| St. NazianzVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| St. CloudVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenbushCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ChiltonCity | 10 mi | 4 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Howards GroveVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount CalvaryVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PlymouthCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| ValdersVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| ClevelandVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| BrothertownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| PotterVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks MillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kiel, WI in?
- Kiel is in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Kiel, WI?
- About 3,943 people live in Kiel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kiel?
- Nearby places include New Holstein (3.7 mi), Elkhart Lake (5.9 mi), Glenbeulah (8.3 mi), St. Nazianz (8.4 mi), St. Cloud (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023