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Manchester

Ohio · 1,874 residents (2025 est.) · 1.267 sq mi
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Manchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,344. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,300. The poverty rate of 44.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% 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
1,972
−3%since 2000
from 2,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,556 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,874 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Manchester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,344
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,140 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,474
+51%since 2000
from $13,535 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+20%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+56%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,990)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,888)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.6%(51)
Diversity Score10.3%(203)
Diversity Score
10
+454%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Ohio?

Manchester, Ohio has about 1,972 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Ohio?

The typical household in Manchester, Ohio earns about $29,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Ohio expensive?

In Manchester, Ohio, the median home is worth about $94,300, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Ohio?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Ohio?

About 44.5% of people in Manchester, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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