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Manchester

Maryland · 5,426 residents (2025 est.) · 2.388 sq mi
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Manchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,676. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,439
+63%since 2000
from 3,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,278 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 1,394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,426 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Manchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,676
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,390 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,617
+151%since 2000
from $20,956 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+36%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,358
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,234)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(4,629)
Black2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(167)
Asian4.3%(234)
Other5.6%(302)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,832)
Diversity Score
34
+715%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Maryland?

Manchester, Maryland has about 5,439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Maryland?

The typical household in Manchester, Maryland earns about $121,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Maryland expensive?

In Manchester, Maryland, the median home is worth about $376,400, and the typical rent is about $1,358 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Maryland?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Maryland?

About 4.8% of people in Manchester, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,602 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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