Manchester, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
35,946
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty
13.3%
Median Home
$165,400
Median Income
$61,631
Median Rent
$1,147
Manchester SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Manchester, CT Crime Report
1,815
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,156.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
34.53%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Manchester / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,815 | 3,156.0 | 1,746.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 96 | 166.9 | 181.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 36 | 62.6 | 57.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 48 | 83.5 | 103.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,719 | 2,989.0 | 1,565.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 147 | 255.6 | 187.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,393 | 2,422.2 | 1,141.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 179 | 311.3 | 236.8 | 246.0 |
Manchester, CT Cost Of Living
112
Manchester's Overall Cost Of Living
Manchester's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Manchester | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 96 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 134 | 100 | |
Manchester, CT Photos
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Rankings for Manchester in Connecticut
Map Of Manchester, CT
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Manchester
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35,946 | 20.2% |
| 2019 | 29,899 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 30,021 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 30,364 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 30,883 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 30,621 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 30,690 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 30,431 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 29,739 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 29,917 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Manchester
| Race | Manchester | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.8% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 17.0% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 18.6% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Manchester
| Gender | Manchester | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Manchester for adults over 25
| Education | Manchester | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Manchester, Connecticut
| Income | Manchester | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.1% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
