Manter, Kansas
City · Population 131 · #466 in Kansas
About Manter
Manter, KS is a tiny community located in southwestern Kansas, home to 131 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Manter holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 524 residents per square mile.
📰 Manter News Today
- Olivia Jane Staats Obituary (2026) - Manter, KS - Garnand Funeral Homes - Johnson Legacy obituary · Jul 24
- Wildfire Burns 2,500 Acres in Southwest Kansas KSCB Radio News · Mar 8
- Manter, Kansas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Gary Adams Obituary (2026) - JOHNSON, KS - Garnand Funeral Homes - Johnson Legacy obituary · Mar 19
- Manter, KS Seed Farm Saved Thanks to Early Wildfire Alert CivicPlus · Oct 4
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What Makes Manter Unique
- The only place in America named Manter — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)131
Rank in state#466 of 626
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density524/sq mi
Coordinates37.5245, -101.8832