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Manchester

New York · 1,709 residents · 1.141 sq mi
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Manchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,709
+16%since 2000
from 1,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,498 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
−3%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Manchester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,787
+32%since 2000
from $17,956 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,429)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,628)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(41)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.2%(21)
Diversity Score11.1%(190)
Diversity Score
11
+152%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, New York?

Manchester, New York has about 1,709 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manchester, New York earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, New York expensive?

In Manchester, New York, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, New York?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, New York?

About 7.3% of people in Manchester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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