Manchester, CT Demographics

A map of Manchester's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,084	18,907	51.9%	52.0%
Hispanic	7,602	7,685	20.7%	21.1%
Black	6,173	6,015	16.8%	16.5%
Asian	1,875	1,880	5.1%	5.2%
Multiracial	1,645	1,570	4.5%	4.3%
Native American/Other	380	322	1.0%	0.9%

Manchester, Connecticut has an estimated population of 36,759, a slight increase from the 36,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 16.8% Black, 5.1% Asian, 4.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manchester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manchester is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Manchester, that probability was 65.3% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manchester is ranked the 18th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Manchester was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manchester's White Population

19,084 residents of Manchester, or 51.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manchester is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Manchester ranks 198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 51.9%.

Manchester is more White than neighboring East Hartford (29.6% White). Manchester is less White than neighboring Rockville (60.4% White), Glastonbury Center (83.4% White), Broad Brook (59.1% White), and Terramuggus (93.9% White).

Manchester's Black Population

6,173 residents of Manchester, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manchester is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Manchester ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.8%.

Manchester is more Black than neighboring Rockville (9.8% Black), Glastonbury Center (1.2% Black), and Terramuggus (1.2% Black). Manchester is less Black than neighboring East Hartford (22.1% Black), and Broad Brook (17.8% Black).

Manchester's Asian Population

1,875 residents of Manchester, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Manchester ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Manchester is more Asian than neighboring East Hartford (3.7% Asian), Broad Brook (2.6% Asian), and Terramuggus (1.2% Asian). Manchester is less Asian than neighboring Rockville (6.2% Asian), and Glastonbury Center (9.9% Asian).

Manchester's Hispanic Population

7,602 residents of Manchester, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manchester is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Manchester ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.7%.

Manchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockville (18% Hispanic), Glastonbury Center (3.7% Hispanic), Broad Brook (6.7% Hispanic), and Terramuggus (0% Hispanic). Manchester is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hartford (40.1% Hispanic).

Manchester's Native American/Other Population

380 residents of Manchester, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Manchester ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Manchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Hartford (0.9% Native American/Other), Glastonbury Center (0% Native American/Other), and Terramuggus (0% Native American/Other). Manchester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockville (3% Native American/Other), and Broad Brook (1.6% Native American/Other).

Manchester's Multiracial Population

1,645 residents of Manchester, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Manchester ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Manchester is more Multiracial than neighboring East Hartford (3.6% Multiracial), Rockville (2.7% Multiracial), Glastonbury Center (1.8% Multiracial), and Terramuggus (3.6% Multiracial). Manchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Broad Brook (12.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.