Manns Choice, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 315, Manns Choice'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

Manns Choice is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. The total population is 315. It ranks as the 1566th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manns Choice is 36.8 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 28.6% of the population under 18, Manns Choice has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manns Choice is $65,179. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $91,000. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Manns Choice is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manns Choice is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%.

Education

6.9% 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. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manns Choice, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.