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Manchester Center

Vermont · 2,145 residents · 4.626 sq mi
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Manchester Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
2,145
+4%since 2000
from 2,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
464 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+20%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Manchester Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,563
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,163
+136%since 2000
from $21,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+5%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,945)
Black2.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(62)
Asian1%(22)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score17.3%(371)
Diversity Score
17
+241%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester Center, Vermont?

Manchester Center, Vermont has about 2,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manchester Center, Vermont earns about $66,563 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 $284,000, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester Center, Vermont?

About 41.9% 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 11.8% 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 564 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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