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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,160

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.2%12,934

Asian

12.4%2,251

Two or More

7.1%1,294

Hispanic/Latino

5%902

Black

3.6%658

Other

0.6%115

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%94

High School Diploma

13.4%1,680

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%548

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%1,447

Associate's Degree

5.1%643

Bachelor's Degree

36.5%4,583

Master's Degree

19.5%2,446

Professional Degree

3.9%494

Doctorate

2.4%305

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

62.4%

Graduate+

25.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$323,100

Median Renti

$1,322

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%5,457

Renter-Occupied

25%1,822

Total Units

7,423

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%74

$50K–$100K

0.3%14

$100K–$150K

0.4%21

$150K–$200K

4.6%250

$200K–$300K

35.9%1,961

$300K–$500K

48.7%2,657

$500K–$1M

8.8%480

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

576

$1,250–$1,500

668

$1,500–$2,000

261

$2,000+

107

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%56

2010–2019

1%71

2000–2009

3%220

1990–1999

10.5%778

1980–1989

21.6%1,600

1970–1979

40.8%3,026

1960–1969

16.5%1,228

1950–1959

4.2%309

1940–1949

0.5%39

1939 or earlier

1.3%96

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.2%5,327

Electricity

25.9%1,884

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%28

Fuel Oil

0.3%25

No Fuel

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,801

Mean Household Incomei

$123,609

Per Capita Incomei

$50,108

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

9,697

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%60

$10K–$15K

1%73

$15K–$20K

1.6%113

$20K–$25K

4.1%298

$25K–$30K

2.9%208

$30K–$35K

4%294

$35K–$40K

4.4%318

$40K–$45K

1.1%80

$45K–$50K

1%76

$50K–$60K

6.1%443

$60K–$75K

12.3%896

$75K–$100K

11.4%828

$100K–$125K

9.4%686

$125K–$150K

9.5%690

$150K–$200K

14.3%1,038

$200K+

16.2%1,178

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,34812.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

439

China

280

Mexico

224

Philippines

Korea

Germany

Canada

Guatemala

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

832(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured