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Manchester

Washington · 5,413 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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Manchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,413
+9%since 2000
from 4,958 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,851 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Manchester
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,385
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,213 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,139
+37%since 2000
from $21,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $854 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+57%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(4,555)
Black1.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(292)
Asian2.7%(146)
Other4.1%(223)
Diversity Score32%(1,735)
Diversity Score
32
+66%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.4%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Washington?

Manchester, Washington has about 5,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Washington?

The typical household in Manchester, Washington earns about $61,385 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 $253,100, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Washington?

About 23.4% 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 3.7% 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 1,382 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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