Manchester, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Manchester, Missouri is 18,189 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $92,839, the median home value is $298,400, and the median age is 38.5.
The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (18,083 → 18,122).
18,189
Population
3607
People / sq mi
$92,839
Median Income
$298,400
Median Home Value
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Manchester covers 5.0 sq mi of land at 3607 people per square mile.
About Manchester, MO
Manchester is defined demographically by education — 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 18,189 residents, Manchester is a city in Missouri. It ranks #44 among cities in Missouri by population.
Median household income is $92,839, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $298,400, with typical rent around $1,248.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 62.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. About 21.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Manchester usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Manchester city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Manchester city had a population of 18,083 in 2010 and 18,122 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,317 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.
18,122
Population (2024)
18,083
Population (2010)
18,317
Peak (2020)
0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,083 |
| 2011 | 18,116 |
| 2012 | 18,140 |
| 2013 | 18,139 |
| 2014 | 18,149 |
| 2015 | 18,165 |
| 2016 | 18,111 |
| 2017 | 18,087 |
| 2018 | 18,083 |
| 2019 | 18,073 |
| 2020 | 18,317 |
| 2021 | 18,239 |
| 2022 | 18,099 |
| 2023 | 18,080 |
| 2024 | 18,122 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$92,839
Median Household Income
$48,673
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$298,400
Median Home Value
$1,248
Median Rent
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.6%
High School+
62.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
71.2%
Public Transit
21.8%
Work From Home
21.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.0%
Foreign Born
80.6%
Non-English at Home
7.0%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
93.5%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Information | 9.2% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester, Missouri has a population of 18,189 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Manchester, Missouri is $92,839, with 4.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Manchester, Missouri is $298,400, with median monthly rent at $1,248 and a homeownership rate of 72.3%.
The median age in Manchester, Missouri is 38.5 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
The population has grown 0.2% since 2010 (18,083 → 18,122).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.