Population 35,761 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manchester
Household size in Manchester
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Manchester run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Manchester is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 40.3, even as the national median rose. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 are younger.
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
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Manchester (14.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Manchester
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.2% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Manchester than nationally: 45.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (35.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Manchester: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Manchester is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only six of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,008 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,073 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,170 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,427 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$419 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in Manchester runs $1,427 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $419 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Manchester
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.5% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Manchester (36.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Hartford area (41.8%). The share with a degree is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Manchester is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Hartford area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Manchester | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Manchester is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 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 | 2.46 | 38.1 | 14.7% | 45.9% | 7.5% | 1955 | $1,427 | 36.8% | 92.8% | 5.7% |
| Oakland | 2.30 | 40.1 | 9.3% | 39.9% | 5.9% | 1974 | $1,684 | 44.2% | 94.3% | 5.9% |
| Glastonbury | 2.69 | 42.4 | 5.8% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 1978 | $1,623 | 66.9% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| East Hartford | 2.55 | 38.7 | 16.2% | 39.7% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,389 | 16.5% | 86.9% | 4.9% |
| South Windsor | 2.75 | 42.3 | 6.7% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,748 | 59.7% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Bolton | 2.50 | 46.2 | 6.0% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 1970 | $1,145 | 51.5% | 95.6% | 1.6% |
| Glastonbury Center | 2.16 | 50.8 | 3.6% | 27.2% | 2.0% | 1972 | $1,529 | 67.6% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Vernon-Rockville | 2.28 | 42.4 | 9.4% | 37.3% | 6.6% | 1976 | $1,424 | 43.8% | 95.4% | 6.7% |
| East Windsor Hill | 2.62 | 43.5 | 4.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 1965 | $1,388 | 50.3% | 90.0% | 0.9% |
| Wilson | 2.70 | 40.3 | 22.3% | 3.0% | 4.9% | 1955 | $1,365 | 35.5% | 89.9% | 5.8% |
| Rockville | 2.22 | 36.7 | 19.0% | 77.4% | 10.0% | 1952 | $1,047 | 15.9% | 83.0% | 6.3% |
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. 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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