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Manchester

Connecticut · 36,379 residents · 9.235 sq mi
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Manchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,631. Population has grown 21% since 2019. Median home value is $165,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,379
+21%since 2019
from 29,972 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,939 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 3,245 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2019
from 35.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
29K31K33K36K38K201020202024Manchester
202437K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,631
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,622 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,458
+2%since 2019
from $32,777 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,147
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,148 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
47.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(16,310)
Black18.6%(5,587)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(5,356)
Asian4.9%(1,472)
Other4.2%(1,247)
Diversity Score79.1%(23,717)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(18,907)
Black16.5%(6,015)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(7,685)
Asian5.2%(1,880)
Other5.3%(1,927)
Diversity Score81.6%(29,700)
Diversity Score
82
+3%since 2019
from 79 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 22.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Female
53.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Foreign born
9.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Connecticut?

Manchester, Connecticut has about 36,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Connecticut?

The typical household in Manchester, Connecticut earns about $61,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Connecticut expensive?

In Manchester, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $165,400, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Connecticut?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Connecticut?

About 13.3% of people in Manchester, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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