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Manchester

Illinois · 261 residents (2025 est.) · 1.063 sq mi
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Manchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,875. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 157 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,300. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−44%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
−42%since 2009
from 320 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+54%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1582393204004811990201020202024Manchester
2024197
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(5)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.2%(20)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.6%(13)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(22)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.3%(44)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.8%(43)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,875
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,130
+163%since 2000
from $13,728 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.254
−28%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−30%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score
4
+71%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American15.7%(31)
English15.7%(31)
German12.7%(25)
Irish6.1%(12)
Dutch5.1%(10)
Scottish5.1%(10)
Swedish2%(4)
Belgian1%(2)
Greek1%(2)
Russian1%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+103%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(19)
Married67.4%(60)
Widowed5.6%(5)
Divorced5.6%(5)
Women 15+
Never married17.6%(15)
Married65.9%(56)
Widowed3.5%(3)
Divorced12.9%(11)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Illinois?

Manchester, Illinois has about 197 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Illinois?

The typical household in Manchester, Illinois earns about $81,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Illinois expensive?

In Manchester, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,300, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Illinois?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Illinois?

About 5.1% of people in Manchester, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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