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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Manchester

Missouri · 19,161 residents · 5.032 sq mi
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Manchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,381. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 12,619 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $144,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% 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

19,161
+193%since 1990
from 6,542 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,808 / sq mi
+193%since 1990
from 1,300 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+8%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K9K13K17K20K1990201020202024Manchester
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,381
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,158 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,663
+57%since 1990
from $17,618 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$144,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$690
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $583 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.2
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,183)
Black3.7%(240)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(38)
Asian1.8%(119)
Diversity Score14.4%(943)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(17,355)
Black2.4%(462)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(292)
Asian4.2%(811)
Diversity Score19.5%(3,734)
19
+35%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.9%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Missouri?

Manchester, Missouri has about 19,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Missouri?

The typical household in Manchester, Missouri earns about $64,381 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 $144,300, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Missouri?

About 52.9% 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 3.0% 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 12,619 residents, a change of about 193 percent over that period.

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

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