Population 117,210 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Manchester: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Manchester
Household size in Manchester
| Period | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Manchester are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.39 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Manchester are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in New Hampshire overall, where the median age is 44.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, mirroring the country.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Manchester (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people 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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.0% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Manchester: 51.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Manchester has the highest share of renters of any New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Manchester than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Manchester is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $997 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,025 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,172 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,639 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$643 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Manchester costs $1,639 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $643 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Manchester (33.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in New Hampshire overall (41.1%). The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Manchester is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in New Hampshire overall (94.5%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, 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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Manchester has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, as it has 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 | 2.34 | 39.3 | 13.1% | 51.0% | 7.2% | 1963 | $1,639 | 33.5% | 89.6% | 2.9% |
| Bedford | 2.91 | 46.3 | 7.6% | 17.4% | 3.5% | 1989 | $2,133 | 63.9% | 97.2% | 1.6% |
| Severance | 3.26 | 48.6 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 1977 | $2,187 | 54.9% | 89.9% | 0.2% |
| Martin | 3.24 | 39.2 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 8.4% | 1994 | $1,435 | 42.8% | 97.7% | 1.1% |
| Hooksett | 2.55 | 40.2 | 6.2% | 22.8% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,671 | 40.0% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| Goffstown | 2.51 | 41.6 | 7.0% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 1982 | $1,442 | 45.0% | 96.8% | 0.8% |
| Auburn | 3.05 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 5.0% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,823 | 54.6% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| North Londonderry | 2.65 | 39.8 | 23.6% | 25.2% | 5.7% | 2005 | $1,207 | 41.8% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| East Merrimack | 1.94 | 42.1 | 8.5% | 29.6% | 6.3% | 1986 | $2,019 | 42.3% | 95.8% | 0.1% |
| Dunbarton | 2.57 | 49.0 | 0.6% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 1991 | $1,213 | 47.0% | 95.9% | 5.1% |
| Candia | 2.88 | 47.6 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 1.8% | 1977 | $1,276 | 30.9% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Pittsburgh, PA · Pomona, CA · Plant City, FL · Poinciana, FL · Plantation, FL · Palm Bay, FL · Pasco, WA · Owensboro, KY · Parma, OH · Pacoima, CA
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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.