ManvelND
A town of 368, settled in 1881.
Is Manvel a good place to live?
Manvel has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
368 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Manvel: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Manvel, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Manvel.
More than half of Manvel’s working residents commute to Grand Forks
Jobs in Manvel fell by 54 from 2013 to 2023, to 59. Most working residents leave Manvel for work: only 2% work in town. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line locally, below both North Dakota’s towns (9.8%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The typical journey to work locally is 21 minutes.
| Manvel | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 39% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Manvel’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Enrollment at Manvel’s public school: 192 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manvel Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 192 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
The biggest natural risk in Manvel is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in just over two thirds of U.S. communities. Households in Manvel have drawn federal disaster aid in 9 declared disasters, most recently in 2022. 56% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 24%. This North Dakota town has had 3 paid flood insurance claims since 2020.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Manvel: snowy winters and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 81°; in January, nights fall to -2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer young adults than North Dakota overall
The midpoint age for Manvel comes to 37.3 years, above the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) but below the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (25% statewide); children under 18 are 30% of residents (24% statewide). Among adults 25 and older, 28% have a four-year degree or more, against 33% across North Dakota. 17% of Manvel residents are 65 or older.
| Manvel | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 years | 33.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 13% | 18% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.6 points. Across North Dakota, 48.8% of residents are women.
| Manvel | ND | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.1% | 13% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3% | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.9% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.4% | 6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.5% | 25.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 19% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.3% | 14% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 23% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
How healthy Manvel is
Among adults in Manvel, 33% have high blood pressure. This North Dakota town tracks North Dakota closely on all 32 CDC measures. In Manvel, 29% of adults feel lonely, and 14% report frequent mental distress.
| Manvel | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 73% | 79% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A home in Manvel is worth about $288K, on Zillow’s estimate
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 14% in value. For households in Manvel, the share who own their home is 85%. The rent at the middle of the market for Manvel comes to $1,330 a month.
| Manvel | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 57% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,330 a month | $977 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ray Ronan Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Manvel
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Manvel
About 2 of every 100 Manvel residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
98% of working residents leave Manvel for work
Where Manvel’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Manvel
City in North Dakota, United States
Manvel is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Turtle River. It is part of the "Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks". The population was 377 at the 2020 census. Manvel was founded in 1881.
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- Established
- 1881
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 820 ft
- ZIP code
- 58256
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Manvel
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Manvel, ND a good place to live?
Manvel has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.