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Manchester

Vermont · 783 residents · 3.536 sq mi
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Manchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,114. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $472,900. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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

783
+30%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
221 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
62.4
+20%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
5115856607348081990201020202024Manchester
2024676
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,114
−71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$36,665
−10%since 2000
from $40,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
29.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$472,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$513
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
57.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
42.2% rent
18.8
+271%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(584)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(683)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(26)
Asian4.2%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(162)
21
+237%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
14.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
40.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
29.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
28.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
26.7%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
58.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
13.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Vermont?

Manchester, Vermont has about 783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Vermont?

The typical household in Manchester, Vermont earns about $25,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Vermont expensive?

In Manchester, Vermont, the median home is worth about $472,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Vermont?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Vermont?

About 29.4% of people in Manchester, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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