Manchester, MD
Demographics And Statistics

We take you around Manchester to find out what it's like to call it home.

Living in Manchester, Maryland

Life in Manchester research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Manchester over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Manchester based on the most recently available data.

5,439 Population
$462,577 Median home value
$121,676 Median income
$1,358 Median rent
0.1% Unemployment
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Manchester SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 9/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 3/10

Crime in Manchester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Manchester. Key points include:

  • There were 16 total crimes in Manchester in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Manchester is 287.4 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Manchester is 179.6 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Manchester is 107.8 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Manchester is -86.44% below the national average.

16
Total Crimes
-86.44%
Below National Average
Manchester
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Crime In Manchester Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Manchester
/ 100k People
Maryland
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 16 287.4 2,470.0 2,119.2
Violent Crime 10 179.6 420.4 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 7.2 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 123.2 61.0
Aggravated Assault 9 161.7 257.0 256.0
Property Crime 6 107.8 2,049.6 1,760.0
Burglary 1 18.0 190.0 229.0
Larceny 4 71.9 1,446.8 1,272.0
Car Theft 1 18.0 412.8 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Manchester, MD Weather

  • The average high in Manchester is 62.8° and the average low is 43.8°.

  • There are 79.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 44.9 inches of precipitation each year with 28.1 inches of snow.

StatManchester
Average Annual High62.8
Average Annual Low43.8
Annual Precipitation Days79.2
Average Annual Precipitation44.9
Average Annual Snowfall28.1
62.8°
Average High
79.2
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Rankings & Articles For Manchester

Locations Around Manchester

Map Of Manchester, MD

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2

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4

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Manchester Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Manchester

The current population in Manchester is 5,439. The population has increased 18.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,439 -0.1%
2023 5,446 0.8%
2022 5,403 1.0%
2021 5,350 12.6%
2020 4,752 -1.7%
2019 4,832 -0.1%
2018 4,836 0.2%
2017 4,825 0.2%
2016 4,814 0.0%
2015 4,814 0.1%
2014 4,810 0.4%
2013 4,793 0.9%
2012 4,750 1.4%
2011 4,684 1.9%
2010 4,597 -

Race / Ethnicity in Manchester

White 85.1% (4,629)
African American 2.0% (107)
American Indian 0.6% (34)
Asian 4.3% (234)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.2% (9)
Two Or More 4.8% (259)
Hispanic 3.1% (167)
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Manchester is:

  • 85.1% White with 4,629 White residents.

  • 2.0% African American with 107 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.

  • 4.3% Asian with 234 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 9 Other residents.

  • 4.8% Two Or More with 259 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 167 Hispanic residents.

Race Manchester MD USA
White 85.1% 46.6% 57.4%
African American 2.0% 28.9% 11.9%
American Indian 0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 4.3% 6.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.7% 0.6%
Two Or More 4.8% 4.6% 4.3%
Hispanic 3.1% 12.5% 19.3%

Gender in Manchester

Female 49.2% (2,677)
Male 50.8% (2,762)
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  • Manchester is 49.2% female with 2,677 female residents.

  • Manchester is 50.8% male with 2,762 male residents.

Gender Manchester MD USA
Female 49.2% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 50.8% 48.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Manchester for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (54)
9-12th Grade 1.0% (54)
High School / GED 28.0% (1,522)
Some College 24.0% (1,305)
Associate's Degree 9.0% (489)
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% (1,359)
Master's Degree 9.0% (489)
Professional Degree 2.0% (108)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (54)
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  • 1.0% of adults in Manchester completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in Manchester completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Manchester completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Manchester completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Manchester completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Manchester completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Manchester completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Manchester completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Manchester completed doctorate degree.

Education Manchester MD USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 17.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 15.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Manchester, Maryland

Less than $10,000 4.5% (24,382)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% (13,022)
$15,000 to $24,999 3.3% (17,732)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% (41,838)
$35,000 to $49,999 7.3% (39,621)
$50,000 to $74,999 8.4% (45,717)
$75,000 to $99,999 5.0% (27,153)
$100,000 to $149,999 21.9% (118,865)
$150,000 to $199,999 20.0% (108,890)
$200,000 or more 19.6% (106,674)
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  • 4.5% of households in Manchester earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Manchester earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Manchester earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Manchester earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Manchester earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Manchester earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Manchester earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.9% of households in Manchester earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Manchester earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Manchester earn $200,000 or more.

Income Manchester MD USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 2.4% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.3% 4.3% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 4.9% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.3% 7.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 8.4% 12.8% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.0% 11.9% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.9% 18.9% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 20.0% 12.5% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 19.6% 20.3% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)