Manchester town is located in Bennington County Vermont. Manchester town has a 2024 population of 4,469. Manchester town is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,477 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester town is $108,209 with a poverty rate of 13.68%. The median age in Manchester town is 52.3 years: 49.4 years for males, and 52.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manchester town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,274 | 95.23% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.54% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 1.36% |
| 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 | 1,790 | 2.47 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 883 | 2.99 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 610 | 1.24 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 245 | 3.42 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 52 | 3.63 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 287 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 735 | 22.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 695 | 21.66% |
| High School Graduate | 682 | 21.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 668 | 20.82% |
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 | 3,108 | 2,970 | 1,394 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 50 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | 24 |
| Other Race | 42 | 38 | 4 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,556 | $93,578 | $68,657 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,583 | $71,116 | $56,100 |
| High School Graduate | $45,097 | $45,582 | $42,935 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $52,083 | $47,297 |
| Some College | $42,148 | $53,056 | $40,430 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$52,083
Average Male
$47,297
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.44% of Manchester town residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,245 | 574 | 13.52% |
| Other | 69 | 13 | 18.84% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 13 | 12.62% |
| Black | 61 | 12 | 19.67% |
| Multiple | 84 | 11 | 13.1% |
13.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.66%
Male Poverty Rate
15.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manchester town is Black, with 19.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manchester town is Hispanic, with 12.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.92% |
| Some College | 19.27% |
| High School | 19.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,929 | $136,788 |
| Households | $87,895 | $108,209 |
| Married Families | $136,161 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,700 | $50,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
342
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 111 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 200 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 9.51% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 15.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
38.21%
Born in Manchester town
97.24%
Native Born
2.76%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
2.58%
Naturalized
97.24% of Manchester town residents were born in the United States, with 38.21% having been born in Vermont. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,409 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 4,421 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 4,433 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 4,445 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 4,457 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 4,469 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 4,481 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 4,493 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 4,500 | 23 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 4,477 | 246 | 5.81% |
| 2019 | 4,231 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 4,244 | -25 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 4,269 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 4,284 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 4,294 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 4,288 | -48 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 4,336 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,337 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 4,356 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 4,387 | 0 | 0% |