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CITY · 2010 ACS

Manchester

Virginia · 10,804 residents · 5.926 sq mi
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Manchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,869. Population has declined 3% since 2011. Median home value is $194,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% 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
10,804
−3%vs 2011
vs 11,142 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,823 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 1,880 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 34.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K201020202024Manchester
202412K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,869
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,649 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,402
−3%vs 2011
vs $28,228 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.372 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $194,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $966 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−19.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.5% in 2011
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+6%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(5,415)
Black34.4%(3,828)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(1,358)
Asian4.5%(506)
Other0.3%(35)
Diversity Score78.6%(8,758)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(5,390)
Black31.3%(3,386)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,436)
Asian2.9%(313)
Other0.1%(11)
Diversity Score76.9%(8,313)
Diversity Score
77
−2%vs 2011
vs 79 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
49.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
12.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Virginia?

Manchester, Virginia has about 10,804 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Virginia?

The typical household in Manchester, Virginia earns about $54,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Virginia expensive?

In Manchester, Virginia, the median home is worth about $194,000, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Virginia?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Virginia?

About 7.2% of people in Manchester, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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