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Manchester

Missouri · 18,069 residents (2025 est.) · 5.032 sq mi
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Manchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,801. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $323,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 38% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% 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
18,160
−5%since 2000
from 19,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,609 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,808 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,069 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K9K13K17K20K1990201020202024Manchester
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,801
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,381 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,108
+81%since 2000
from $27,663 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+5%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,322
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $690 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(17,355)
Black2.4%(462)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(292)
Asian4.2%(811)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(3,734)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(12,934)
Black3.6%(658)
Hispanic / Latino5%(902)
Asian12.4%(2,251)
Other7.8%(1,415)
Diversity Score58.4%(10,613)
Diversity Score
58
+200%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Missouri?

Manchester, Missouri has about 18,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Missouri?

The typical household in Manchester, Missouri earns about $97,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Missouri expensive?

In Manchester, Missouri, the median home is worth about $323,100, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Missouri?

About 62.4% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Missouri?

About 6.4% of people in Manchester, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,618 residents, a change of about 178 percent over that period.

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