Manchester, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 32, 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 Minnesota, within Freeborn County. The total population is 32. It ranks as the 889th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manchester is 28.5 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Manchester has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manchester is $68,750. This is 23% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 135% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Manchester, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $118,800. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Manchester is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manchester is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.4%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manchester, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.