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, OH 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

$94,300

Median Renti

$670

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%502

Renter-Occupied

40.2%338

Total Units

1,077

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

22%

Home Values

Under $50K

31.1%156

$50K–$100K

25.3%127

$100K–$150K

19.5%98

$150K–$200K

13.3%67

$200K–$300K

6.2%31

$500K–$1M

1.6%8

$1M+

3%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

154

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%7

2000–2009

1.9%20

1990–1999

13.6%147

1980–1989

16%172

1970–1979

11.8%127

1960–1969

4.4%47

1950–1959

9.2%99

1940–1949

7.4%80

1939 or earlier

35.1%378

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.2%464

Utility Gas

41.5%349

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%12

Fuel Oil

1.3%11

Other

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$29,344

Mean Household Incomei

$45,883

Per Capita Incomei

$20,474

Poverty Ratei

43.8%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

825

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.3%112

$10K–$15K

11%92

$15K–$20K

6.1%51

$20K–$25K

10.6%89

$25K–$30K

11%92

$30K–$35K

2.5%21

$35K–$40K

10.5%88

$40K–$45K

8.3%70

$45K–$50K

5.7%48

$50K–$60K

6.7%56

$60K–$75K

4.4%37

$75K–$100K

1.9%16

$100K–$125K

0.8%7

$125K–$150K

1.9%16

$150K–$200K

3.3%28

$200K+

2%17

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

192

Avg. Tenant Renti

$361/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing48 homes90% occupied$356/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes60% occupied$366/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $29,344/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $9K/yr

71.5%

Very low income$9K–$15K/yr

22.4%

Low income$15K–$23K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $23K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

21.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

752

Avg. Commutei

29.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

760

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

59(3.9% of civilian adults)