Population 6,234 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manchester
Household size in Manchester
| Period | Manchester | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Manchester is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.52 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, Manchester is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Manchester (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.9% of households in Manchester rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Manchester than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Manchester is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $696 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $861 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $868 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,168 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$472 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Manchester pays $1,168 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $472 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Manchester as nationally: 37.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Michigan overall (32.7%). The share with a degree is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Manchester: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Manchester has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Michigan cities.
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 | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Manchester has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 31 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.39 | 47.3 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,168 | 37.3% | 96.4% | 2.5% |
| Sharon Hollow | 2.39 | 49.4 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 1981 | $1,162 | 37.4% | 97.5% | 1.5% |
| Bridgewater | 2.42 | 50.0 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 1978 | $1,427 | 42.0% | 97.4% | 2.5% |
| Norvell | 2.51 | 48.7 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 11.3% | 1979 | $1,161 | 23.8% | 96.1% | 1.0% |
| Clinton | 2.69 | 42.5 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 1968 | $986 | 31.6% | 95.9% | 6.3% |
| Oak Shade Park | 1.97 | 60.0 | 5.7% | 13.1% | 28.5% | 1972 | $1,114 | 32.1% | 98.2% | 0.9% |
| Lima Center | 2.84 | 41.0 | 4.2% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 1995 | $2,390 | 52.9% | 99.0% | 2.3% |
| Tipton | 2.65 | 46.9 | 8.9% | 5.7% | 14.3% | 1964 | $794 | 24.8% | 92.7% | 5.0% |
| Grass Lake | 2.49 | 46.5 | 4.2% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 1984 | $1,164 | 33.7% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Napoleon | 2.39 | 49.7 | 10.6% | 7.8% | 19.8% | 1978 | $1,161 | 25.1% | 88.2% | 6.1% |
| Chelsea | 2.32 | 49.7 | 4.7% | 21.9% | 5.4% | 1982 | $1,699 | 52.9% | 97.8% | 3.7% |
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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