Manhattan is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 55045 residents.. The poverty rate of Manhattan is 26.9%, which is 92% higher than national average. The typical household in Manhattan earns $50957 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 49.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Manhattan, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Manhattan remained 4.4%, which is 6% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Manhattan, only 53% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Manhattan is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Manhattan is $213200 , which is 7% lower than national average. While median income in Manhattan remained $50957, which is 25% lower than national average.