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Manchester

Washington · 5,956 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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Manchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,371. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $478,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,956
+20%since 2000
from 4,958 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,037 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Manchester
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,371
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,213 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,288
+125%since 2000
from $21,946 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−10%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$478,200
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,740
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $854 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+44%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(4,261)
Black1.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(187)
Asian2.6%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(957)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(4,436)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(650)
Asian4.9%(292)
Other9.2%(547)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,146)
Diversity Score
53
+174%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Washington?

Manchester, Washington has about 5,956 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Washington?

The typical household in Manchester, Washington earns about $126,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Washington expensive?

In Manchester, Washington, the median home is worth about $478,200, and the typical rent is about $1,740 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Washington?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Washington?

About 11.9% of people in Manchester, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,925 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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