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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Manchester Metro

Manchester-Nashua, NH · 1 counties · 422,937 residents · 876.53 sq mi
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Manchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,099. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
422,937
+11%since 2000
from 380,841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
327K354K381K408K435K1990201020202024Manchester
2024426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,099
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,384 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,081
+67%since 2000
from $25,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,217
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(342,652)
Black2.4%(10,044)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(33,498)
Asian3.9%(16,413)
Other2.8%(12,048)
Diversity Score38.5%(162,628)
Segregation Score36.6%(155,002)
Diversity Score
38
+150%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 422,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Manchester-Nashua, NH earns about $82,099 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 $287,900, and the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester-Nashua, NH?

About 38.6% 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 7.4% 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 86,864 residents, a change of about 26 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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