Town · Vermont
Manchester, Vermont
Manchester, town, in Bennington County, Vermont. Manchester had 4,413 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,484 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,486 (±18). GEOID 5000342850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,413
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,484 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,486 ±18
Median household income
$94,886
±$22,757 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$454,600
±$47,434 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,057
±$76 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Manchester and what county is it in?
Manchester is a town in Bennington County, Vermont. It covers 42.0 square miles of land, 107 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Manchester: Manchester Center (CDP, 2,145 in 2020) and Manchester (village, 783 in 2020).
Manchester is in the Bennington, VT micropolitan 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 4,413 people lived in Manchester on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 4,484 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,486 (±18).
| Measure | Manchester | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,486±18 | 37,269 | +233 |
| Households | 1,847±178 | 14,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.23 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,856±254 | 20,903 | no clear change |
Manchester's population since 2000
From 4,180 in 2000 to 4,413 in 2025: up 5.6%. 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 54.5 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.1%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Manchester | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5±6.3 | 46.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±4.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±5.3 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Male | 43.8%±3.6 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7%±3.9 pts | 90.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±3.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±2.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±4.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±4.1 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±4.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6%±1.9 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.4%±7.4 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.5%±5.9 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.1%±3.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 1,847 households earn less than $94,886 a year (±$22,757), against $73,325 in Bennington County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $83,072 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Manchester | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,886±$22,757 | $73,325 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $141,014±$37,640 | $107,853 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,259±$14,284 | $46,487 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8%±7.3 pts | 11.3% | +11.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.5%±17.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±5.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.6%±5.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.8%±9.0 pts | 84.4% | – |
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 73.8% of Manchester's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $454,600 by its owner (±$47,434). The median renter pays $1,057 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Manchester | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $454,600±$47,434 | $279,900 | +$71,239 |
| Median gross rent | $1,057±$76 | $1,109 | +$250 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6%±16.8 pts | 53.5% | +21.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,350±$415 | $1,708 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8%±6.7 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.2%±6.7 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,856±254 | 20,903 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.2%±17.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.4%±5.6 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.3%±5.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
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 5 new housing units in Manchester in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
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?
60.8% of Manchester's workers drive alone and 23.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.4 minutes.
| Measure | Manchester | Bennington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±5.8 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±2.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.8%±7.0 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±6.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±3.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.1%±5.8 pts | 17.7% | +17.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.4 min±2.3 | 20.3 min | −6.8 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Manchester (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $94,659 (Tract 9704.01) to $95,625 (Tract 9704.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9704.01Bennington County | 2,592 | $94,659 |
| Tract 9704.02Bennington County | 1,894 | $95,625 |
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 Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Manchester is the 2,570th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 27th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Manchester ranks 46th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 27th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 126th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th | 202 |
| Median household income | 46th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 16th | 202 |
| Median home value | 18th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 122nd | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st | 200 |
| Median age | 9th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 140th | 201 |
| Work from home | 33rd | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 201st | 202 |
Manchester's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, 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?
17 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.