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Manchester

Missouri · 18,333 residents · 5.032 sq mi
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Manchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,381. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $239,700. Households here earn about 37% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,333
−4%since 2000
from 19,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,643 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,808 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K9K13K17K20K1990201020202024Manchester
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,381
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,412
+53%since 2000
from $27,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $690 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(14,719)
Black3.5%(647)
Hispanic / Latino4%(740)
Asian6.8%(1,241)
Other2.6%(481)
Diversity Score38.7%(7,098)
Diversity Score
39
+99%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Missouri?

Manchester, Missouri has about 18,333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Missouri?

The typical household in Manchester, Missouri earns about $78,381 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 $239,700, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Missouri?

About 59.0% 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 11,791 residents, a change of about 180 percent over that period.

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