Manchester, NH — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 115,415 · New Hampshire · Updated May 2026
Population
115,415
Median Income
$77,415
Home Price
$441,257
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Bachelor's+
33.5%
Full Demographics — Manchester, NH
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,415 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 14.8% | 13.8% | |
| White | 76.7% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 5.3% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $77,415 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,220 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $75,331 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.5% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $441,257 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.3% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 134 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1048 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 35.0% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.4% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.4% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 9.9% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 16.4% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 12.9% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 49.2°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 44.6 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 5.9 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Manchester, NH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 25.7 min | 27.0 min |
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About Manchester, NH
Manchester is a city in New Hampshire, United States. With a population of 115,415, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Manchester shows stronger poverty rate (10.7% poverty rate vs 11.5% poverty rate US avg) and violent crime rate (134/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 33.5% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.