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Manchester Metro

Manchester-Nashua, NH · 1 counties · 433,415 residents (2025 est.) · 876.53 sq mi
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#10Lowest poverty rateof 9256.7%#24Highest median household incomeof 925$103,545
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Manchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $421,100. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
426,378
+12%since 2000
from 380,841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:433,415 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
327K354K381K408K435K1990201020202024Manchester
2024426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,545
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,384 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,111
+115%since 2000
from $25,198 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+4%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,623
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+60%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(351,337)
Black1.2%(4,493)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12,166)
Asian2%(7,554)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(58,646)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(341,341)
Black2.2%(9,550)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(36,414)
Asian4.3%(18,338)
Other4.9%(20,735)
Diversity Score43.4%(184,992)
Segregation Score33.2%(141,766)
Diversity Score
43
+182%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
−9%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

ManchesterCENTRAL116,818NashuaCENTRAL92,435
What's inside

1 component county

Hillsborough CountyCENTRAL433,415
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester-Nashua, NH?

Manchester-Nashua, NH has about 426,378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester-Nashua, NH?

The typical household in Manchester-Nashua, NH earns about $103,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester-Nashua, NH expensive?

In Manchester-Nashua, NH, the median home is worth about $421,100, and the typical rent is about $1,623 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester-Nashua, NH?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester-Nashua, NH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester-Nashua, NH?

About 6.7% of people in Manchester-Nashua, NH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester-Nashua, NH grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester-Nashua, NH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90,305 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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