City · New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, city, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Manchester had 116,818 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 115,644 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 115,643 (±48). GEOID 3345140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
116,818
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 115,644 · ACS 2020-2024: 115,643 ±48
Median household income
$81,007
±$1,990 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$365,600
±$6,997 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,564
±$37 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Manchester and what county is it in?
Manchester is a city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It covers 33.1 square miles of land, 3,497 residents per square mile in 2020.
Manchester is in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metropolitan statistical area (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 116,818 people lived in Manchester on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 115,644 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 115,643 (±48).
| Measure | Manchester | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 115,643 ±48 | 426,378 | +3,534 |
| Households | 49,162 ±881 | 168,740 | +2,974 |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.04 | 2.48 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 52,108 ±835 | 177,734 | +2,663 |
Manchester's population since 2000
From 107,006 in 2000 to 116,818 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 38.0 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.8%. 13.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Manchester | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±1.0 | 41.0 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±0.7 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5% ±0.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±0.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.8% ±0.9 pts | 8.5% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.3% ±1.3 pts | 80.1% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | −1.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±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 | 5.0% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.7% ±1.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.2% ±1.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±1.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±0.8 pts | 5.5% | −2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±1.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±1.5 pts | 41.5% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±1.1 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5% ±1.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 49,162 households earn less than $81,007 a year (±$1,990), against $103,545 in Hillsborough County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,717 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,290 after inflation. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manchester | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,007 ±$1,990 | $103,545 | +$6,290 |
| Mean household income | $101,799 ±$3,163 | $132,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,745 ±$1,483 | $54,111 | +$5,423 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | −2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9% ±3.5 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4% ±1.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±1.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6% ±1.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 48.7% of Manchester's occupied homes and renters 51.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $365,600 by its owner (±$6,997). The median renter pays $1,564 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manchester | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $365,600 ±$6,997 | $421,100 | +$85,494 |
| Median gross rent | $1,564 ±$37 | $1,623 | +$167 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3% ±3.0 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,227 ±$59 | $2,452 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.7% ±1.6 pts | 67.4% | +4.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.3% ±1.6 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 52,108 ±835 | 177,734 | +2,663 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.7% ±1.2 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±0.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.1% ±1.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 222 new housing units in Manchester in 2025 (24 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 1 of 12 months), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
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?
71.8% of Manchester's workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Manchester | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.1% ±1.3 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.1% | −1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8% ±2.0 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1% ±1.3 pts | 18.1% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±0.8 | 27.3 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?
30 census tracts lie mostly in Manchester (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,984 (Tract 14) to $148,397 (Tract 1.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 24Hillsborough County | 7,447 | $78,426 |
| Tract 26Hillsborough County | 6,159 | $116,563 |
| Tract 10Hillsborough County | 6,061 | $104,306 |
| Tract 2.04Hillsborough County | 6,025 | $81,956 |
| Tract 18Hillsborough County | 5,941 | $68,864 |
| Tract 11Hillsborough County | 5,576 | $120,778 |
| Tract 25Hillsborough County | 5,199 | $85,634 |
| Tract 9.02Hillsborough County | 5,079 | $96,538 |
| Tract 21Hillsborough County | 5,061 | $77,354 |
| Tract 1.03Hillsborough County | 5,046 | $107,250 |
| Tract 16Hillsborough County | 4,293 | $43,620 |
| Tract 23Hillsborough County | 3,889 | $80,887 |
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 New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Manchester is the 263rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 13 in New Hampshire.
Manchester ranks 168th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 13 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 143rd | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd | 241 |
| Median household income | 168th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 151st | 240 |
| Median home value | 119th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 64th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 144th | 239 |
| Median age | 213th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 233rd | 241 |
| Work from home | 126th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 177th | 241 |
Manchester's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, 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?
4 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' public schools in Manchester.