Manchester, MO Demographics

A map of Manchester's Population by Race

Manchester, Missouri has an estimated population of 18,160, a less than 1% change from the 18,333 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.2% White, 12.4% Asian, 7.1% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, and 0.7% 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri 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 34.5% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manchester is ranked the 46th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manchester's White Population

12,934 residents of Manchester, or 71.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manchester is lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Manchester ranks 883rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's White population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. White residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 80.3% to 71.2%.

Manchester is more White than neighboring Winchester (52.8% White). Manchester is less White than neighboring Twin Oaks (89.1% White), Valley Park (82% White), Ballwin (75% White), and Town and Country (80.5% White).

Manchester's Black Population

658 residents of Manchester, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manchester is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Manchester ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Black residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Manchester is more Black than neighboring Twin Oaks (3% Black), Winchester (1% Black), Ballwin (2.8% Black), and Town and Country (2.4% Black). Manchester is less Black than neighboring Valley Park (7.7% Black).

Manchester's Asian Population

2,251 residents of Manchester, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manchester is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Manchester ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.4%. Asian residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 6.8% to 12.4%.

Manchester is more Asian than neighboring Twin Oaks (3.7% Asian), Winchester (4% Asian), Valley Park (2% Asian), Ballwin (8.9% Asian), and Town and Country (8.9% Asian).

Manchester's Hispanic Population

902 residents of Manchester, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Manchester ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.0%.

Manchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Oaks (1.5% Hispanic), Valley Park (4.4% Hispanic), Ballwin (4.1% Hispanic), and Town and Country (2.9% Hispanic). Manchester is less Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (32% Hispanic).

Manchester's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of Manchester, or 0.7% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Manchester ranks 711th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Manchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Oaks (0% Native American/Other), Winchester (0.3% Native American/Other), and Valley Park (0.1% Native American/Other). Manchester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ballwin (1% Native American/Other).

Manchester's Multiracial Population

1,294 residents of Manchester, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manchester is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Manchester ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.1%.

Manchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Twin Oaks (2.7% Multiracial), Valley Park (3.8% Multiracial), and Town and Country (4.6% Multiracial). Manchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (10% Multiracial), and Ballwin (8.2% 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.