Manchester is located in Capitol Planning Region Connecticut. Manchester has a 2024 population of 59,417. Manchester is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually but its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 59,497 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester is $101,215 with a poverty rate of 11.86%. The median age in Manchester is 36.9 years: 35.6 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manchester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,535 | 58.03% |
| Black or African American | 9,773 | 16.42% |
| Asian | 6,211 | 10.44% |
| Other race | 5,056 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,800 | 6.39% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,900 | 2.36 | 54 | 46 |
| Non Family | 10,061 | 1.25 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 9,735 | 3.09 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 3,506 | 3.28 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 1,598 | 2.87 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
54.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,064 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 3,982 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,371 | 22.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,198 | 16.91% |
| High School Graduate | 11,711 | 27.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 860 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 7,378 | 17.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,961 | 24,698 | 9,776 |
| Hispanic | 5,690 | 5,066 | 1,463 |
| Black | 5,572 | 5,103 | 1,545 |
| Asian | 4,282 | 3,828 | 3,069 |
| Other Race | 2,946 | 2,723 | 776 |
| 2+ Races | 2,241 | 1,962 | 911 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,918 | $84,158 | $65,839 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,097 | $92,951 | $71,269 |
| High School Graduate | $39,338 | $47,262 | $29,035 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,315 | $35,542 | $21,319 |
| Overall | $56,677 | $59,877 | $51,283 |
| Some College | $48,888 | $55,107 | $43,784 |
$56,677
Average Earnings
$59,877
Average Male
$51,283
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.66% of Manchester residents speak only English, while 22.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,310 | 2,309 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 10,183 | 2,263 | 22.22% |
| Black | 9,702 | 1,560 | 16.08% |
| Other | 5,035 | 1,519 | 30.17% |
| Asian | 6,193 | 824 | 13.31% |
| Multiple | 3,792 | 317 | 8.36% |
| Native | 135 | 84 | 62.22% |
11.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
13.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manchester is Native, with 62.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manchester is White, with 7.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.11% |
| High School | 16.39% |
| Some College | 8.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.02% |
| Female Employed | 6.12% |
| Male Employed | 3.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,949 | $117,367 |
| Households | $85,048 | $101,215 |
| Married Families | $117,202 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,404 | $73,896 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,292
Number of Veterans
2,090
Male Veterans
202
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 841 |
| Second Gulf War | 445 |
| First Gulf War | 331 |
| Korea | 147 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 723 |
| 75+ | 496 |
| 35 to 54 | 432 |
| 55 to 64 | 429 |
| 18 to 34 | 212 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,107 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 2.56% |
| Black | 81 | 1.18% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 2.19% |
| Other Race | 33 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.09%
Born in Manchester
84.37%
Native Born
15.63%
Foreign Born
8.36%
Non Citizen
7.28%
Naturalized
84.37% of Manchester residents were born in the United States, with 60.09% having been born in Connecticut. 8.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 59,462 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 59,453 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 59,444 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 59,435 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 59,426 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 59,417 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 59,408 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 59,399 | -108 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 59,507 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 59,497 | 1,939 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 57,558 | -211 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 57,769 | -55 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 57,824 | -228 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 58,052 | -32 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 58,084 | -65 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 58,149 | -105 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 58,254 | -82 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 58,336 | 28 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 58,308 | 55 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 58,253 | 0 | 0% |