Census Bureau data for Manchester city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Manchester city
- What is the median household income in Manchester city?
- The median household income in Manchester city is $52,136 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Manchester city?
- The poverty rate in Manchester city is 18.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Manchester city?
- $123,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Manchester city?
- The median gross rent in Manchester city is $900 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Manchester city residents have a college degree?
- 15.9% of adults in Manchester city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,587
Median Income
$52,136
Median Home Value
$123,700
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$22,761 (+77.5%)
Home Value:
+$25,800 (+26.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.3 pp (-22.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.5 pp (+114.9%)
Unemployment:
+2.4 pp (+96%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,587
Median Age
35.0
Female
55.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 39.1%
Black 57.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Other 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,136
±$12,736
-$22,528 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,153
Median Family Income
$67,663
Poverty Rate
18.3%
+8.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
35.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.9%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
13.4%
$25–35k
12.1%
$35–50k
12.7%
$50–75k
22.1%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
11.6%
$150–200k
6.4%
$200k+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,827
Owner-Occupied
54.3%
Renter-Occupied
45.7%
Vacancy Rate
21.8%
Median Home Value
$123,700
-$149,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$900
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
21.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.9%
$50–100k
21.3%
$100–200k
25.4%
$200–300k
7.0%
$300–500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.9%
$500–1k
44.5%
$1–1.5k
38.5%
$1.5–2k
3.6%
$2–2.5k
3.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.3%
1 vehicle
48.2%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3+
12.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.5%
2–4 units
8.2%
20+ units
2.6%
Mobile home
19.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.7%
1940–1969
0.5%
1970–1999
21.1%
2000–2009
1.9%
2010+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.9%
-18.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.1%
Some College / Associate
17.9%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
-0.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.2%
Self-Employed
5.8%
Government Workers
16.0%
Private For-Profit
78.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.0%
Transportation
16.3%
Edu/Health
13.7%
Retail
12.9%
Finance
12.5%
Public Admin
5.9%
Prof. Services
5.8%
Construction
4.3%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Occupation
Production
44.3%
Management
23.0%
Food Prep
13.3%
Sales
12.9%
Construction
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.8 min
Drove Alone
91.5%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
1.2%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,428
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.6%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
4.8%
75–84
14.2%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 28.7%
Working age (18–64): 71.3%
65 and over: 19.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.3%
With a Disability
19.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.9%
Uninsured
11.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
97.0%
Has a Computer
97.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023