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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Manchester

Maryland · 3,329 residents · 2.388 sq mi
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Manchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,390. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $138,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,329
+17%since 1990
from 2,837 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,394 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+15%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Manchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,390
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,956
+52%since 1990
from $13,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$537
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
23.3% rent
2.4
−18%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,786)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score5%(143)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,234)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score4.1%(138)
4
−18%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+1%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Maryland?

Manchester, Maryland has about 3,329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Maryland?

The typical household in Manchester, Maryland earns about $57,390 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 $138,000, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Maryland?

About 14.9% 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 2.1% 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 492 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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