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Manchester

New Hampshire · 115,644 residents · 33.069 sq mi
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Manchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115,644
+8%since 2000
from 107,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,497 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
98K103K108K112K117K1990201020202024Manchester
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,087
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,774 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,096
+60%since 2000
from $21,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $649 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
55.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(95,581)
Black1.9%(2,045)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(4,944)
Asian2.3%(2,470)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(22,584)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(85,608)
Black5.1%(5,916)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(13,657)
Asian4.1%(4,797)
Other3.4%(3,889)
Diversity Score51.8%(59,951)
Diversity Score
52
+146%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, New Hampshire?

Manchester, New Hampshire has about 115,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Manchester, New Hampshire earns about $62,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, New Hampshire expensive?

In Manchester, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $241,600, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, New Hampshire?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, New Hampshire?

About 13.1% of people in Manchester, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,077 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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