In 1877, the Burlington/Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad (BCR&N) joined the Central of Iowa track with its own track from Plymouth Junction. The site was named Manly Junction after Central of Iowa's freight agent, J.C. Manly.
As of 2024 the population of Manly is 1,254. The population is expected to shrink to 1,247 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.11%.
The median age of Manly residents is 41.
The diversity index of Manly is 17.1, meaning that there is a 17% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Manly is $87,547 and projected to be $99,579 in 2029. Per capita income is $36,549, projected to be $41,800 in 2029. 1.36% of households – 17 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $861,726 and the average disposable income is $69,542.
There are 599 housing units in Manly; 399 are owner-occupied, 124 are rented, and 76 are vacant. The average home value is $195,301, with 18 homes built in 2010 or later, and 205 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 50 businesses in Manly, employing 396 workers and pulling from a labor force of 793 age 16 and above. 572 workers commute into Manly from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
219 residents both live and work in/around Manly. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 16.89% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.65% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 686 drive alone, 58 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 12 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 37 residents work from home.
305 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 217 have associates degrees, 120 have bachelor’s degrees, and 46 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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