Town · Connecticut
Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Manchester had 59,773 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 59,713 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 59,635 (±37). GEOID 0911044700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,773
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 59,713 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,635 ±37
Median household income
$86,840
±$4,023 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$247,100
±$5,895 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,519
±$66 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Manchester and what county is it in?
Manchester is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 27.4 square miles of land, 2,178 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Manchester: Manchester (CDP, 36,379 in 2020).
Manchester is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Manchester, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 59,773 people lived in Manchester on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 59,713 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 59,635 (±37).
| Measure | Manchester | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 59,635±37 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 25,417±733 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.07 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 26,724±694 | 416,559 | – |
Manchester's population since 2000
From 54,740 in 2000 to 59,773 in 2025: up 9.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Manchester as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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?
The median resident of Manchester is 37.0 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.0%. 17.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Manchester | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0±1.2 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±1.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5%±1.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 51.0%±1.4 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.0%±2.3 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.2%±2.4 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.4%±1.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.4%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| 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 | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.6%±1.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.6%±2.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±1.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±1.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.5%±2.0 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.3%±1.5 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7%±1.7 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.5 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 earn?
Half of Manchester's 25,417 households earn less than $86,840 a year (±$4,023), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manchester | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,840±$4,023 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $104,480±$4,470 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,078±$1,943 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8%±1.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1%±4.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±2.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1%±0.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±1.4 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?
Owners occupy 56.9% of Manchester's occupied homes and renters 43.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,100 by its owner (±$5,895). The median renter pays $1,519 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manchester | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,100±$5,895 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,519±$66 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9%±5.1 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,936±$38 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.9%±2.2 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.1%±2.2 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 26,724±694 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.1%±1.8 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.9%±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1%±1.4 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 many new homes is Manchester building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units in Manchester in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Manchester work and get to work?
72.0% of Manchester's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Manchester | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.1%±1.9 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.0%±2.3 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3%±1.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±1.2 | 23.6 min | – |
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?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Manchester (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 5151.02Capitol Planning Region | 5,907 | $97,691 |
| 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 5141.03Capitol Planning Region | 4,543 | $98,894 |
| Tract 5145Capitol Planning Region | 4,445 | $85,815 |
| Tract 5143Capitol Planning Region | 4,341 | $100,560 |
| Tract 5141.04Capitol Planning Region | 3,614 | $76,818 |
| Tract 5142Capitol Planning Region | 3,397 | $84,668 |
| Tract 5152Capitol Planning Region | 3,304 | $107,625 |
| Tract 5141.01Capitol Planning Region | 3,213 | $113,229 |
| Tract 5149Capitol Planning Region | 3,068 | $86,837 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Manchester compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Manchester is the 119th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 4th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Manchester ranks 225th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 156th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd | 303 |
| Median household income | 225th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 240th | 303 |
| Median home value | 269th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 122nd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 49th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 185th | 297 |
| Median age | 272nd | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 261st | 300 |
| Work from home | 184th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 254th | 302 |
Manchester's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Manchester 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?
5 of the 57 figures for Manchester 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 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.