Manchester city, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Manchester city, Tennessee Demographics
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As of 2026, Manchester city, Tennessee has a total population of 12,651, the 50th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $55,019, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.

Manchester city Quick Facts

Population 12,651

Median Household Income $55,019

Median Home Value $215,700

Poverty Rate 15.8%

Unemployment Rate 1.9%

Median Age 32.5 years

Homeownership Rate 54.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

High School Graduation Rate 85.3%

Diversity Index 37/100

Population 12,651 50th of 504

Median Income $55,019 average

Poverty Rate 15.8% 27% higher national

Median Home Value $215,700 above average

How Manchester city Compares

Median Household Income

Manchester city

$55,019

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Manchester city

$215,700

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 27.0%

$50K-$100K 35.9%

$100K+ 19.7%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7% | National: 5.2%

62.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.9%

Renter 45.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.6%

18-34

25.6%

35-54

21.6%

55-74

19.6%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Manchester city Rankings in Tennessee

#50 Population of 504

#243 Median Income of 504

#126 Education of 504

#157 Home Value of 504

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Cities Similar to Manchester city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lewisburg city	12,607	$52,634	$183,400	16.5%	25.7%
Crossville city	12,265	$50,672	$230,300	18.4%	19.5%
Red Bank city	11,960	$61,788	$246,100	43.4%	12.9%
Alcoa city	11,635	$60,049	$232,300	31.0%	15.4%
Athens city	14,250	$53,151	$197,300	22.6%	18.4%

Population Overview

Manchester city is a small city located in Tennessee. The total population is 12,651. It ranks as the 50th most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manchester city is 32.5 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manchester city is $55,019. This is 18% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $215,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manchester city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.4%. The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manchester city, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manchester city, Tennessee?

Manchester city, Tennessee has a population of 12,651 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Manchester city, TN?

The median household income in Manchester city is $55,019, which is 30% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester city, TN?

The poverty rate in Manchester city is 15.8%. This means approximately 1,939 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Manchester city, Tennessee?

Manchester city's population is 78.6% White, 6.3% Black, 9.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Manchester city, TN?

The median home value in Manchester city is $215,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Manchester city, Tennessee?

25.7% of adults (25+) in Manchester city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.