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Manchester Center

Vermont · 2,037 residents · 4.626 sq mi
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Manchester Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,800. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,037
−1%since 2000
from 2,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
440 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+19%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Manchester Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,808
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,033
+187%since 2000
from $21,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.653
+29%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+61%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,994)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(33)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,881)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other7.1%(144)
Diversity Score17.8%(362)
Diversity Score
18
+251%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% 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
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester Center, Vermont?

Manchester Center, Vermont has about 2,037 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester Center, Vermont?

The typical household in Manchester Center, Vermont earns about $54,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester Center, Vermont expensive?

In Manchester Center, Vermont, the median home is worth about $359,800, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester Center, Vermont?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester Center, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester Center, Vermont?

About 29.7% of people in Manchester Center, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester Center, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester Center, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 456 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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