Manchester township is located in Ocean County New Jersey. Manchester township has a 2024 population of 46,117. Manchester township is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,182 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester township is $76,950 with a poverty rate of 9.04%. The median age in Manchester township is 64 years: 61.5 years for males, and 65.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manchester township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,623 | 84.84% |
| Two or more races | 2,739 | 6.02% |
| Black or African American | 2,214 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 994 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 917 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,654 | 1.9 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 11,611 | 1.09 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 9,407 | 2.7 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 1,935 | 2.62 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Male | 701 | 2.51 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
2.64
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,695 | 4.28% |
| Associates Degree | 3,532 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,771 | 14.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,575 | 9.03% |
| High School Graduate | 16,506 | 41.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,155 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 7,349 | 18.57% |
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 | 33,766 | 31,520 | 8,028 |
| Hispanic | 2,777 | 2,366 | 250 |
| Black | 1,682 | 1,550 | 385 |
| 2+ Races | 1,672 | 1,400 | 264 |
| Asian | 837 | 797 | 496 |
| Other Race | 815 | 725 | 153 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 20 |
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 59.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,847 | $63,833 | $39,098 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,330 | $73,438 | $62,880 |
| High School Graduate | $37,401 | $52,409 | $31,634 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,439 | $0 | $19,841 |
| Overall | $43,297 | $55,804 | $35,959 |
| Some College | $44,529 | $53,081 | $35,264 |
$43,297
Average Earnings
$55,804
Average Male
$35,959
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.77% of Manchester township residents speak only English, while 13.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,022 | 3,244 | 8.76% |
| Hispanic | 3,910 | 582 | 14.88% |
| Multiple | 2,726 | 522 | 19.15% |
| Black | 2,133 | 107 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 983 | 86 | 8.75% |
| Other | 911 | 38 | 4.17% |
9.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
10.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manchester township is Multiple, with 19.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manchester township is Other, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.48% |
| High School | 10.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.08% |
| Some College | 5.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.82% |
| Female Employed | 3.54% |
| Male Employed | 2.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,304 | $104,016 |
| Households | $58,612 | $76,950 |
| Married Families | $90,934 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,717 | $47,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,344
Number of Veterans
4,139
Male Veterans
205
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,158 |
| Korea | 587 |
| Second Gulf War | 469 |
| First Gulf War | 311 |
| World War II | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,058 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,371 |
| 55 to 64 | 394 |
| 35 to 54 | 377 |
| 18 to 34 | 144 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,816 | 10.79% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 7.9% |
| Black | 220 | 11.25% |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 8.55% |
| Other Race | 74 | 8.55% |
| Asian | 56 | 6.56% |
| Native American | 20 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.7%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
62.24%
Born in Manchester township
89.68%
Native Born
10.32%
Foreign Born
2.3%
Non Citizen
8.02%
Naturalized
89.68% of Manchester township residents were born in the United States, with 62.24% having been born in New Jersey. 2.3% 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 | 46,437 | 64 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 46,373 | 64 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 46,309 | 64 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 46,245 | 64 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 46,181 | 64 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 46,117 | 64 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 46,053 | 64 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 45,989 | 267 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 45,722 | 540 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 45,182 | 1,438 | 3.29% |
| 2019 | 43,744 | 151 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 43,593 | 194 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 43,399 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 43,397 | -28 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 43,425 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 43,415 | 313 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 43,102 | 225 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 42,877 | -114 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 42,991 | -97 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 43,088 | 0 | 0% |