Manchester is a city located in Delaware County Iowa. Manchester has a 2024 population of 5,294. It is also the county seat of Delaware County. Manchester is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,074 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester is $73,674 with a poverty rate of 8.63%. The median age in Manchester is 49.9 years: 45.1 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manchester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,846 | 94.8% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 4.42% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,281 | 2.19 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 1,175 | 2.91 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 909 | 1.14 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 129 | 2.88 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 68 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 397 | 10.79% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 13.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 535 | 14.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 5.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,342 | 36.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 623 | 16.92% |
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 | 3,584 | 3,204 | 740 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 22 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,922 | $59,574 | $53,017 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,156 | $66,723 | $80,800 |
| High School Graduate | $40,734 | $47,449 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,661 | $47,089 | $29,763 |
| Some College | $37,123 | $43,355 | $29,900 |
$41,661
Average Earnings
$47,089
Average Male
$29,763
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.04% of Manchester residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,671 | 346 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 69 | 63.3% |
| Multiple | 223 | 25 | 11.21% |
8.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.64%
Male Poverty Rate
12.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manchester is Hispanic, with 63.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manchester is White, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.41% |
| High School | 12.33% |
| Some College | 4.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.36% |
| Male Employed | 0.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,074 | $89,704 |
| Households | $57,969 | $73,674 |
| Married Families | $77,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,625 | $49,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
293
Number of Veterans
282
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 7.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
89.57%
Born in Manchester
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Manchester residents were born in the United States, with 89.57% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,569 | 55 | 1% |
| 2028 | 5,514 | 55 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 5,459 | 55 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 5,404 | 55 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 5,349 | 55 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 5,294 | 55 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 5,239 | 38 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 5,201 | 73 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 5,128 | 54 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 5,074 | 68 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 5,006 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,011 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 5,010 | -33 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 5,043 | -36 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 5,079 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 5,087 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 5,093 | -32 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 5,125 | -31 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 5,156 | -24 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 5,180 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,257 | 120 | 2.34% |
| 1990 | 5,137 | 195 | 3.95% |
| 1980 | 4,942 | 301 | 6.49% |
| 1970 | 4,641 | 239 | 5.43% |
| 1960 | 4,402 | 415 | 10.41% |
| 1950 | 3,987 | 225 | 5.98% |
| 1940 | 3,762 | 349 | 10.23% |
| 1930 | 3,413 | 302 | 9.71% |
| 1920 | 3,111 | 353 | 12.8% |
| 1910 | 2,758 | -129 | -4.47% |
| 1900 | 2,887 | -2,682 | -48.16% |