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Manhattan Profile
Welcome to Manhattan
Manhattan is located in the heart of northeast Kansas' scenic Flint Hills. First settled in 1855, the Manhattan community encompasses approximately 18 square miles with a most recent census population count of 52,281.

Manhattan is located 120 miles west of Kansas City, and serves a three-county, 200,000-population regional area as a leader in education, trade, health care, entertainment, culture, and communication. Manhattan was noted as one of the Top 10 Places to Retire by Money Magazine.
Area Attractions
Tuttle Creek
 Kansas State University
Colleges and Universities
Recreation and Play
Linear Trail
Mounted Color Guard
Fort Riley
Planning and Progress
Water Tower