Manchester, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 676, 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 Vermont, within Bennington County. The total population is 676. It ranks as the 64th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manchester is 62.8 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. Only 6.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 25.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Manchester is $74,659. This is 8% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. 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 $511,400. Housing costs are 62% higher than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Manchester has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (5.6% vs 2.6%).

Education

57.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%. Notably, 33.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Manchester, Vermont 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 Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.