Population 18,169 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Manchester
Household size in Manchester
| Period | Manchester | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Manchester run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.48, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Manchester are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Manchester: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower 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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Manchester own their homes; 28.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.3% of homes in Manchester are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Manchester are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $976 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,178 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,153 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,399 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$423 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Manchester costs $1,399 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider St. Louis area ($1,239). Rent has climbed $423 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.4% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Manchester is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 18 of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Manchester: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Manchester has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Missouri 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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Manchester than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.53 | 41.0 | 4.6% | 28.6% | 3.3% | 1976 | $1,399 | 61.4% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Twin Oaks | 1.97 | 41.7 | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,613 | 72.3% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Winchester | 2.54 | 36.3 | 5.2% | 20.8% | 0.8% | 1962 | $1,232 | 32.9% | 94.1% | 2.6% |
| Valley Park | 2.19 | 39.7 | 8.2% | 41.7% | 2.6% | 1987 | $1,427 | 52.5% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| Ballwin | 2.54 | 43.6 | 5.4% | 15.0% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,571 | 65.9% | 97.7% | 4.1% |
| Des Peres | 2.84 | 45.9 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 1974 | $1,889 | 78.4% | 98.7% | 2.4% |
| Town and Country | 2.53 | 44.6 | 4.3% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 1979 | $2,042 | 75.9% | 98.2% | 3.5% |
| Ellisville | 2.57 | 45.1 | 6.2% | 21.5% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,376 | 63.8% | 97.2% | 3.6% |
| Kirkwood | 2.46 | 43.0 | 6.8% | 21.2% | 9.2% | 1964 | $1,533 | 67.4% | 97.5% | 2.2% |
| Crystal Lake Park | 2.89 | 46.5 | 0.6% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 1969 | $3,111 | 82.0% | 99.2% | 3.1% |
| Chesterfield | 2.41 | 46.2 | 5.8% | 22.5% | 5.4% | 1983 | $1,805 | 72.0% | 98.0% | 3.1% |
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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