Manchester, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Manchester, California had a total population of 184, the 1385th largest community in California, with a median household income of $61,154, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Manchester Quick Facts
How Manchester Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 234 | 184 | -21.4% |
| Median household income | $60,873 | $61,154 | +0.5% |
How Manchester Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Manchester Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Mendocino County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | 17.9% | $458,400 |
| Fort Bragg | 7,032 | $56,481 | 18.2% | $535,400 |
| Willits | 4,920 | $63,447 | 9.9% | $371,100 |
| Brooktrails | 4,398 | $116,056 | 5.4% | $371,700 |
| Redwood Valley | 1,898 | $63,563 | 17.3% | $651,200 |
| Covelo | 1,286 | $34,583 | 36.5% | $360,000 |
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | 23.0% | $437,500 |
| Hopland | 983 | $91,786 | 14.1% | $612,200 |
| Point Arena | 789 | $108,095 | 10.1% | $436,000 |
| Anchor Bay | 771 | $88,194 | 4.2% | $1,605,500 |
Cities Similar to Manchester
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macdoel | 184 | N/A | N/A | 18.3% | 15.2% |
| Martell | 180 | N/A | N/A | 10.2% | 3.3% |
| North San Juan | 179 | N/A | $549,600 | 13.4% | 50.8% |
| Fort Bidwell | 190 | N/A | $168,100 | 24.8% | 17.3% |
| Mountain Meadows | 190 | N/A | $574,200 | 28.9% | 11.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 184, Manchester's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Manchester is a small community located in California, within Mendocino County. The total population is 184. It ranks as the 1385th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Manchester is 44.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Manchester is $61,154. This is 38% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Manchester. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Manchester was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Manchester has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.6%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (86.4% vs 40.2%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 60.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Manchester, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Manchester, California?
Manchester, California has a population of 184 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Manchester, CA?
The median household income in Manchester is $61,154, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Manchester, CA?
The ACS sample for Manchester recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Manchester, California?
Manchester's population is 13.6% White, 0.0% Black, 86.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Manchester, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Manchester — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Manchester, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.