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Population Review

Manchester, New Hampshire Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Manchester, New Hampshire is 115,415 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest city in New Hampshire. The median household income is $77,415, the median home value is $336,300, and the median age is 37.9.

The population has grown 6.2% since 2010 (109,613 → 116,386).

115,415

Population

3490

People / sq mi

$77,415

Median Income

$336,300

Median Home Value

Manchester covers 33.1 sq mi of land at 3490 people per square mile.

About Manchester, NH

Manchester is a city in New Hampshire with a population of 115,415. It ranks #1 among cities in New Hampshire by population. The median age is 37.9, in line with the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Manchester is $77,415, near the US median of $74,580. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $336,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,465. The homeownership rate of 49.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Manchester reflects 33.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.8 minutes each way.

Manchester city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Manchester city had a population of 109,613 in 2010 and 116,386 in 2024, a 6.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 116,386 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.

2024 · 116K20102024

116,386

Population (2024)

109,613

Population (2010)

116,386

Peak (2024)

0.43%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010109,613
2011110,281
2012110,888
2013111,008
2014111,198
2015111,275
2016111,903
2017112,235
2018112,492
2019112,673
2020115,512
2021115,140
2022115,454
2023115,692
2024116,386

Race & Ethnicity

White76.7%
Black or African American5.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$77,415

Median Household Income

$44,220

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$336,300

Median Home Value

$1,465

Median Rent

49.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.7%

High School+

33.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

74.2%

Public Transit

12.1%

Work From Home

23.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.6%

Foreign Born

78.2%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

13.6%

With Disability

91.2%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.2%
Manufacturing14.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.2%
Information6.9%
Construction6.8%
Retail Trade5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Public Administration2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manchester, New Hampshire has a population of 115,415 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest city in New Hampshire.

The median household income in Manchester, New Hampshire is $77,415, with 7.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Manchester, New Hampshire is $336,300, with median monthly rent at $1,465 and a homeownership rate of 49.3%.

The median age in Manchester, New Hampshire is 37.9 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 6.2% since 2010 (109,613 → 116,386).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.