Census-designated place · Connecticut
Manchester CDP, Connecticut
Manchester CDP, census-designated place, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Manchester CDP had 36,759 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,174). GEOID 0944690.
Residents, 2020-2024
36,759
±1,174 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 36,379
Median household income
$74,267
±$5,088 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$223,400
±$5,013 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,384
±$66 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Manchester CDP and what county is it in?
Manchester CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 9.2 square miles of land, 3,939 residents per square mile in 2020.
Manchester CDP is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Manchester CDP lies entirely within Manchester, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Manchester CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Manchester CDP's population at 36,759 (±1,174). The 2020 Census counted 36,379 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Manchester CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Manchester CDP | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,759 ±1,174 | 977,290 | +6,787 |
| Households | 16,058 ±662 | 391,113 | +3,637 |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.09 | 2.41 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 16,774 ±627 | 416,559 | +3,640 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Manchester CDP?
The median resident of Manchester CDP is 37.3 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.7%. 13.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Manchester CDP | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±2.0 | 40.0 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.1% ±1.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2% ±1.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±2.1 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.7% ±3.4 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.9% ±3.4 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.8% ±2.5 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.5% ±1.7 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.3% ±2.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±2.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±1.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.5% ±2.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0% ±1.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±2.4 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Manchester CDP earn?
Half of Manchester CDP's 16,058 households earn less than $74,267 a year (±$5,088), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $77,069 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manchester CDP | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,267 ±$5,088 | $93,394 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,085 ±$5,813 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,413 ±$2,784 | $51,016 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±2.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.4% ±6.0 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.3% ±3.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±1.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±2.0 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Manchester CDP?
Owners occupy 55.9% of Manchester CDP's occupied homes and renters 44.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $223,400 by its owner (±$5,013). The median renter pays $1,384 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manchester CDP | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,400 ±$5,013 | $323,700 | +$19,228 |
| Median gross rent | $1,384 ±$66 | $1,411 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4% ±6.7 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,842 ±$42 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.9% ±3.0 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.1% ±3.0 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 16,774 ±627 | 416,559 | +3,640 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.8% ±2.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.2% ±3.4 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Manchester CDP work and get to work?
75.5% of Manchester CDP's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Manchester CDP | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.2% ±2.8 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5% ±2.5 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±2.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±1.9 pts | 16.9% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±1.7 | 23.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Manchester CDP?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Manchester CDP, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,989 (Tract 5147) to $130,302 (Tract 5150).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5146Capitol Planning Region | 5,665 | $67,500 |
| Tract 5144Capitol Planning Region | 4,856 | $73,343 |
| Tract 5147Capitol Planning Region | 4,565 | $44,989 |
| Tract 5145Capitol Planning Region | 4,445 | $85,815 |
| Tract 5143Capitol Planning Region | 4,341 | $100,560 |
| Tract 5149Capitol Planning Region | 3,068 | $86,837 |
| Tract 5148Capitol Planning Region | 3,057 | $60,927 |
| Tract 5150Capitol Planning Region | 3,044 | $130,302 |
| Tract 5142Capitol Planning Region | 3,397 | $84,668 |
| Tract 5151.02Capitol Planning Region | 5,907 | $97,691 |
| Tract 5152Capitol Planning Region | 3,304 | $107,625 |
| Tract 5141.01Capitol Planning Region | 3,213 | $113,229 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Manchester CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Manchester CDP compare with other places in Connecticut?
Manchester CDP ranks 255th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 29th | 303 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 303 |
| Median household income | 255th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 257th | 303 |
| Median home value | 287th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 166th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 37th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 237th | 297 |
| Median age | 270th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 263rd | 300 |
| Work from home | 241st | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 252nd | 302 |
Manchester CDP's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Manchester CDP with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Manchester CDP?
7 of the 57 figures for Manchester CDP on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Manchester CDP are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.