Population 3,526 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manchester Center
Household size in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Manchester Center run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Vermont overall, where it has 2.31 people. Household size has climbed from 2.13 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.9 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Manchester Center skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Manchester Center (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Vermont.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Manchester Center
Renters in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Manchester Center is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.4% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.6% of the housing in Manchester Center, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Manchester Center are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Vermont as a whole, where the median home dates to 1973.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,137 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $827 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,061 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Manchester Center costs $1,061 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 48.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Manchester Center
Bachelor's degrees in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Manchester Center than nationally: 43.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Manchester Center: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Manchester Center
| Period | Manchester Center | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Manchester Center has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Manchester Center compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Center | 2.41 | 53.9 | 8.8% | 23.4% | 28.6% | 1979 | $1,061 | 43.6% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| Manchester | 2.27 | 57.8 | 8.6% | 36.8% | 47.8% | 1979 | $873 | 58.4% | 95.3% | 0.1% |
| East Dorset | 2.02 | 51.3 | 3.0% | 15.3% | 29.0% | 1976 | $1,292 | 75.0% | 98.1% | 5.9% |
| Freedleyville | 1.98 | 51.8 | 3.0% | 15.9% | 27.7% | 1976 | $1,290 | 75.0% | 98.1% | 6.0% |
| Dorset | 2.65 | 42.9 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 42.4% | 1973 | $1,642 | 68.9% | 99.0% | 3.4% |
| Sunderland | 2.99 | 42.9 | 10.7% | 13.5% | 29.2% | 1974 | $1,347 | 42.5% | 96.6% | 4.5% |
| Bondville | 2.66 | 48.9 | 0.6% | 19.1% | 82.6% | 1982 | $1,094 | 67.0% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| Peru | 2.46 | 47.4 | 1.0% | 15.4% | 70.9% | 1980 | $1,282 | 66.1% | 94.8% | 0.9% |
| Sandgate | 2.48 | 52.0 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 34.3% | 1971 | $1,523 | 50.4% | 96.5% | 6.4% |
| North Dorset | 2.36 | 47.8 | 1.5% | 14.4% | 63.7% | 1978 | $1,363 | 65.0% | 94.4% | 0.6% |
| East Arlington | 3.16 | 39.5 | 13.2% | 15.2% | 26.7% | 1967 | $1,332 | 46.1% | 96.7% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Manchester Center. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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