Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Manchester, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,522

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.8%2,164

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%128

Other

3.9%98

Two or More

2.9%73

Asian

1.9%47

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%11

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%65

High School Diploma

17.5%324

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%118

Some College (1+ yr)

20.4%378

Associate's Degree

9.5%177

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%434

Master's Degree

11.8%219

Professional Degree

1.8%33

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

37.2%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,000

Median Renti

$840

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.2%899

Renter-Occupied

18.8%208

Total Units

1,168

Homeownership

81.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%82

$50K–$100K

3.2%29

$100K–$150K

5.1%46

$150K–$200K

19.8%178

$200K–$300K

38.5%346

$300K–$500K

23.1%208

$1M+

1.1%10

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

123

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

6.3%74

1990–1999

27%315

1980–1989

4.1%48

1970–1979

5.1%59

1960–1969

3.9%46

1950–1959

11.3%132

1940–1949

4.7%55

1939 or earlier

37.6%439

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.4%945

Electricity

9.6%106

Wood

3.8%42

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%10

No Fuel

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,614

Mean Household Incomei

$92,524

Per Capita Incomei

$40,913

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

1,456

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%57

$10K–$15K

0.5%6

$15K–$20K

2.3%26

$20K–$25K

8.5%94

$25K–$30K

0.5%5

$30K–$35K

3%33

$35K–$40K

6.5%72

$40K–$45K

1.2%13

$45K–$50K

0.5%6

$50K–$60K

3.2%35

$60K–$75K

7.1%79

$75K–$100K

24.3%269

$100K–$125K

10%111

$125K–$150K

11.1%123

$150K–$200K

8.6%95

$200K+

7.5%83

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

471.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,383

Avg. Commutei

32.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,402

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

108(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured