I hesitate to post this article ...

[surly]

Because it will surely cause some here to see it wrong. What it shows is that Ames and Manhattan are more alike than our land grant detractors would like to admit, both fast growing.

Manhattan, KS Is One of America’s Fastest Growing Big Cities

The U.S. population grew by 2.7% over the past five years, from about 327 million in 2016 to almost 332 million people in 2021. But in recent years, urban populations

www.republic-online.com

 

[dahliaclone]

 

[NoCreativity]

Because it will surely cause some here to see it wrong. What it shows is that Ames and Manhattan are more alike than our land grant detractors would like to admit, both fast growing.

Manhattan, KS Is One of America’s Fastest Growing Big Cities

The U.S. population grew by 2.7% over the past five years, from about 327 million in 2016 to almost 332 million people in 2021. But in recent years, urban populations

www.republic-online.com

Manhattan is Ames but with better scenery and fishing.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I've lived in both.

I prefer Iowa...and Ames.

And yeah, you should have hesitated longer...

 

[Malty Flannel]

Is Manhattan even surrounded by corn?

 

[tzjung]

Because it will surely cause some here to see it wrong. What it shows is that Ames and Manhattan are more alike than our land grant detractors would like to admit, both fast growing.

Manhattan, KS Is One of America’s Fastest Growing Big Cities

The U.S. population grew by 2.7% over the past five years, from about 327 million in 2016 to almost 332 million people in 2021. But in recent years, urban populations

www.republic-online.com

I'm pretty sure that almost everyone on this board knows that Manhattan and Ames are pretty much twins separated at birth. In fact, I would hesitate to find 2 college towns with a culture/university/population as similar as these two are.

 

[surly]

Is Manhattan even surrounded by corn?

30-miles north, yes. But Manhattan sets in the Kansas Flint Hills, if that was a serious question. You should visit next fall.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I'm pretty sure that almost everyone on this board knows that Manhattan and Ames are pretty much twins separated at birth. In fact, I would hesitate to find 2 college towns with a culture/university/population as similar as these two are.

Manhattan has more of a transient feel to it. I think it has to do with Ft Riley being so close by. Two populations (military & student) that rotate through regularly leads to a less "home" feeling. I'm not sure I'm explaining that well...sorry!

 

[surly]

I'm pretty sure that almost everyone on this board knows that Manhattan and Ames are pretty much twins separated at birth. In fact, I would hesitate to find 2 college towns with a culture/university/population as similar as these two are.

It was the comparative growth that I was referencing in the opening post. I was surprised.

 

[KnappShack]

You know back in the day Kudrow was the least attractive woman on Friends.

Fast forward to now....when my wife forces me to watch that **** show I find Kudrow to be wildly attractive. Plus she's smart which helps.

 

[CyCrazy]

OK cool, I like Manhatten btw.

 

[Al_4_State]

Because it will surely cause some here to see it wrong. What it shows is that Ames and Manhattan are more alike than our land grant detractors would like to admit, both fast growing.

Manhattan, KS Is One of America’s Fastest Growing Big Cities

The U.S. population grew by 2.7% over the past five years, from about 327 million in 2016 to almost 332 million people in 2021. But in recent years, urban populations

www.republic-online.com

Who has a problem admitting Ames and Manhattan are similar?

Throw Stillwater in there and the 3 schools/communities/fanbases are absurdly similar.

 

[Al_4_State]

Is Manhattan even surrounded by corn?

Yeah, actually. They grow a lot of corn in KS. Not Iowa corn mind you, but plenty of it. Although Manhattan is on the edge of the Flint Hills.

 

[Fishhead]

You know back in the day Kudrow was the least attractive woman on Friends.

Fast forward to now....when my wife forces me to watch that **** show I find Kudrow to be wildly attractive. Plus she's smart which helps.

You are whipped

 

[tim_redd]

I do like the zoo there.

 

[Dr.bannedman]

i'm sure its good. haven't been. I have heard Lawrence is wonderful

 

[intrepid27]

Has Manhattan annexed Lawrence? This article says population in 2016 was 97,000. The City of Manhattan website says 54,000 in 2017. I'd say one is overcounting.

BYW, I've always wondered, do college students show up as full time residents in population counts?

 

[surly]

Has Manhattan annexed Lawrence? This article says population in 2016 was 97,000. The City of Manhattan website says 54,000 in 2017. I'd say one is overcounting.

BYW, I've always wondered, do college students show up as full time residents in population counts?

The numbers refer to the Manhattan (and Ames) metropolitan area which is defined by federal regulation. Essentially, it's the city and the surrounding area that depends on it for such things as education, medical, retail, and so on.

And students are counted in a city population only if they complete the US Census locally. It's hit and miss depending on the canvas. Most here believe MHK has a permanent population of ~40,000.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

It's a weird article. A quick google search tells me the population of Ames is roughly 66k and Manhattan 54k (2021). Where are they getting these numbers?

 

[surly]

It's a weird article. A quick google search tells me the population of Ames is roughly 66k and Manhattan 54k (2021). Where are they getting these numbers?

Read my post above yours. Metropolitan areas are used by the government for many reasons including how the allocate funds.