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Manchester

Pennsylvania · 2,800 residents · 0.773 sq mi
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Manchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,131. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,800
+19%since 2000
from 2,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,622 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 3,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+11%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Manchester
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,131
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,450 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,816
+65%since 2000
from $18,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,275)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(35)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,278)
Black3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(256)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other2.9%(80)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,014)
Diversity Score
36
+585%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% 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
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Pennsylvania?

Manchester, Pennsylvania has about 2,800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Manchester, Pennsylvania earns about $62,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Manchester, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $134,800, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Pennsylvania?

About 14.4% of people in Manchester, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 970 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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