Manchester is a CDP located in Chesterfield County Virginia. Manchester has a 2024 population of 12,116. Manchester is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,814 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester is $90,164 with a poverty rate of 13.58%. The median age in Manchester is 34.8 years: 34.3 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manchester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,076 | 49.21% |
| Black or African American | 4,599 | 37.25% |
| Other race | 726 | 5.88% |
| Two or more races | 568 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 358 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,170 | 2.38 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 2,194 | 1.25 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 1,957 | 3.36 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Female | 844 | 2.95 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 175 | 2.93 | 60 | 40 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 383 | 4.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,148 | 13.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,274 | 27.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 996 | 11.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,598 | 19.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 531 | 6.35% |
| Some College | 1,429 | 17.1% |
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 | 3,984 | 3,619 | 1,947 |
| Black | 3,032 | 2,771 | 860 |
| Hispanic | 874 | 637 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 415 | 397 | 156 |
| Other Race | 386 | 216 | 78 |
| Asian | 254 | 203 | 117 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,288 | $73,071 | $59,011 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,607 | $61,261 | $84,306 |
| High School Graduate | $44,630 | $48,051 | $44,323 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,877 | $29,503 | $25,278 |
| Overall | $54,703 | $59,794 | $51,538 |
| Some College | $48,533 | $73,882 | $36,029 |
$54,703
Average Earnings
$59,794
Average Male
$51,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.12% of Manchester residents speak only English, while 19.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,542 | 1,207 | 26.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,828 | 328 | 17.94% |
| White | 5,323 | 183 | 3.44% |
| Other | 706 | 58 | 8.22% |
| Asian | 358 | 6 | 1.68% |
13.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
10.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manchester is Black, with 26.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manchester is Asian, with 1.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.18% |
| Some College | 13.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.86% |
| Male Employed | 8.54% |
| Female Employed | 8.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,931 | $110,804 |
| Households | $72,465 | $90,164 |
| Married Families | $116,645 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,071 | $57,275 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
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
588
Number of Veterans
510
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| First Gulf War | 196 |
| Second Gulf War | 126 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 213 |
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 8.86% |
| Black | 110 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 5.31% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 10.26% |
| Asian | 16 | 5.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
7%
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
57.97%
Born in Manchester
90.31%
Native Born
9.69%
Foreign Born
4.08%
Non Citizen
5.61%
Naturalized
90.31% of Manchester residents were born in the United States, with 57.97% having been born in Virginia. 4.08% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,116 | 93 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 12,023 | 94 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 11,929 | -263 | -2.16% |
| 2021 | 12,192 | 378 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 11,814 | 895 | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 10,919 | 112 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 10,807 | -88 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 10,895 | -32 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 10,927 | 549 | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 10,378 | -24 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 10,402 | -281 | -2.63% |
| 2013 | 10,683 | -544 | -4.85% |
| 2012 | 11,227 | 85 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 11,142 | 338 | 3.13% |
| 2010 | 10,804 | 0 | 0% |