The Town FilesManitowoc County, Wisconsin
81,406 people. The median home is worth $186,900 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $69,148.
Towns in Manitowoc County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | 34,626 | $160,700 | $63,757 | 42.8 |
| Two Rivers | 11,271 | $140,300 | $57,222 | 42.1 |
| Kiel | 3,932 | $191,500 | $75,953 | 45.2 |
| Newton | 2,122 | $280,000 | $84,837 | 51.0 |
| Manitowoc Rapids | 2,114 | $253,400 | $94,107 | 54.0 |
| Kossuth | 1,969 | $264,700 | $97,036 | 40.8 |
| Schleswig | 1,912 | $344,500 | $91,574 | 51.7 |
| Two Rivers | 1,672 | $225,200 | $77,056 | 55.0 |
| Cato | 1,621 | $272,100 | $91,912 | 45.8 |
| Cleveland | 1,579 | $202,500 | $82,589 | 39.2 |
| Meeme | 1,440 | $279,500 | $98,750 | 50.7 |
| Mishicot | 1,432 | $143,800 | $64,554 | 43.1 |
| Mishicot | 1,327 | $230,400 | $80,343 | 47.7 |
| Gibson | 1,315 | $247,100 | $81,250 | 51.6 |
| Cooperstown | 1,300 | $267,800 | $87,692 | 55.3 |
| Liberty | 1,245 | $283,200 | $87,656 | 43.3 |
| Reedsville | 1,195 | $167,200 | $72,917 | 44.1 |
| Manitowoc | 1,076 | $256,900 | $81,734 | 49.4 |
| Rockland | 995 | $242,300 | $107,083 | 45.7 |
| Valders | 952 | $170,500 | $81,875 | 38.5 |
| Eaton | 814 | $270,900 | $94,063 | 53.2 |
| Maple Grove | 773 | $243,600 | $93,958 | 43.3 |
| Whitelaw | 737 | $182,800 | $57,027 | 46.3 |
| St. Nazianz | 714 | $139,200 | $57,895 | 53.4 |
| Francis Creek | 659 | $235,900 | $86,875 | 58.5 |
| Centerville | 631 | $284,700 | $92,143 | 52.8 |
People and housing
| Manitowoc County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $797 | $951 |
| Median household income | $69,148 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
33,444 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,550 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 403 storm events in Manitowoc County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Manitowoc County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3163: Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).