Manitowoc County GIS Maps
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, has 81,359 residents across 49,740 parcels and covers 589.3 square miles. The population declined 0.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Manitowoc County is 55071.
Manitowoc is the county's largest population center. Manitowoc County also includes 14 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 45 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Manitowoc County Trends
- Population
- 81,359▾
- Median Home Value
- $172,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 23,573▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Manitowoc County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Manitowoc County Parcels
Manitowoc County has 49,740 mapped parcels covering 375,035 acres. The median assessed value is $157,500. The median lot size is 0.92 acres. 11,561 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 32,296 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 73.6%. Assessed values reach 95.2%. Browse the interactive Manitowoc County Parcel viewer here.
Manitowoc County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 49,740 | 100% |
| Owner name | 49,685 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 49,584 | 99.7% |
| Site address | 36,607 | 73.6% |
| Land use code | 47,087 | 94.7% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 47,350 | 95.2% |
| Land value | 47,350 | 95.2% |
| Improvement value | 47,350 | 95.2% |
| Acreage | 48,929 | 98.4% |
| Parcel boundary | 49,740 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Manitowoc County parcel records.
Manitowoc County Population
Manitowoc County had 81,359 residents in 2020. That was 0.1% lower than in 2010. Manitowoc County had 1,528 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 138 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Manitowoc, Two Rivers and Kiel.
Population Trend in Manitowoc County WI
Manitowoc County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Manitowoc County Zip Codes
Manitowoc County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Manitowoc (54220), Two Rivers (54241) and Kiel (53042). Manitowoc is the largest zip by population, with about 40,737 residents or 50% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 76% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Manitowoc County WI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54220 | Manitowoc | 40,737 | ▴ 1.3% |
| 54241 | Two Rivers | 14,258 | ▾ -4.2% |
| 53042 | Kiel | 6,886 | ▴ 2.9% |
| 54230 | Reedsville | 4,623 | ▾ -3.3% |
| 54228 | Mishicot | 2,739 | ▴ 2.1% |
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Manitowoc County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Manitowoc County Demographics
Manitowoc County has a median age of 45, which makes the county a little older than Wisconsin overall. About 20.5% of residents are under 18, while 21.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Manitowoc County WI
Median Age
45
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
22.2%
Manitowoc County School Districts
Manitowoc County is served by 11 public school districts with 23,573 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Sheboygan Area, Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Those three districts account for about 66% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Manitowoc County WI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan Area School District | 9,285 | 39.4% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Manitowoc School District | 4,452 | 18.9% | ▾ -4.1% |
| Two Rivers School District | 1,740 | 7.4% | ▾ -5.8% |
| Denmark School District | 1,616 | 6.9% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Kiel Area School District | 1,299 | 5.5% | ▴ 0.4% |
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Manitowoc County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Manitowoc County Housing & Real Estate
Manitowoc County has a median home value of $172,900 and a median gross rent of $777. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Wisconsin median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $262,175 and homes spent about 42 days on the market.
Manitowoc County Housing Mix
Manitowoc County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Manitowoc County Housing Trends
Manitowoc County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Manitowoc County, WI
Manitowoc County has 3,626 business listings across 601 categories. The largest categories in Manitowoc County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (83, 2.3%), Bars & Nightlife (66, 1.8%), and Parks & Recreation (65, 1.8%). The full Manitowoc County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Manitowoc County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Manitowoc County, WI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 83 | 2.3% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 66 | 1.8% |
| Parks & Recreation | 65 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 65 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 63 | 1.7% |
| Medical Offices | 58 | 1.6% |
| Medical Center | 57 | 1.6% |
| Farm | 56 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 45 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 | 1.2% |
Manitowoc County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Alano Society | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Manitowoc |
| Lakeshore Technical College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Cleveland |
| Village Inn on the Lake Hotel & RV Park | Accommodation | Two Rivers |
| Burbey CPA Llc | Accountant | Manitowoc |
| The National At Fox Hills Resort | Active Life | Mishicot |
| Acupuncture By The Lake | Acupuncture | Manitowoc |
| Exotica The Club | Adult Entertainment | Manitowoc |
| Herald Times Reporter Media Advertising | Advertising Agency | Manitowoc |
| C P Feeds LLC | Agricultural Service | Valders |
| InDepth Agronomy | Agriculture | Manitowoc |
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Manitowoc County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Manitowoc County Basemaps
Manitowoc County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Manitowoc County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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