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Manawa, WI

City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

Population

1,337

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

821

ZIP codes

0

Manawa and its ZIP codes

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Manawa at a glance

  • Manawa is about 7.5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,393, 14% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,400 (40% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $819 a month.

Local data for Manawa, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Manawa, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,393

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$159,400

Median rent

$819/mo

Homeownership

61.9%

Bachelor's or higher

18.4%

Median age

44.6

Average commute

18.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (717), Irish Americans (137), Norwegian Americans (115).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waupaca County. PPP loans are for Manawa.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,799

18,477 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,826

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$484M

FY 2026, $9,349 per person

Waupaca County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Manawa, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.3%
  • Carpooled1.1%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Manawa, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

478

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

138

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 8°F

33.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Manawa, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Manawa

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OgdensburgVillage5.5 mi1
NorthportCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.7
WeyauwegaCity9.4 mi1.5
New LondonCity10 mi5.6
Bear CreekVillage11 mi0.9
IolaVillage11 mi1.7
ScandinaviaVillage11 mi0.9
WaupacaCity11 mi7.9
Big FallsVillage12 mi0.5
KingCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
ClintonvilleCity14 mi4.4
FremontVillage14 mi1.1
MarionCity15 mi2.5
Chain O' LakesCensus-designated place15 mi3.4
HortonvilleVillage16 mi3.4
ShioctonVillage17 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Manawa, WI in?
Manawa is in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Manawa, WI?
About 1,337 people live in Manawa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Manawa?
Nearby places include Ogdensburg (5.5 mi), Northport (6.9 mi), Weyauwega (9.4 mi), New London (10 mi), Bear Creek (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023