Manchester, PA Demographics

A map of Manchester's Population by Race

Manchester, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,803, a less than 1% change from the 2,800 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.5% Native American/Other, 2.1% Asian, and 1.2% Black. 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 about as diverse as Pennsylvania 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 32.6% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manchester is ranked the 509th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 499th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manchester's White Population

2,026 residents of Manchester, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Manchester ranks 1535th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 81.4% to 72.3%.

Manchester is less White than neighboring Mount Wolf (91.3% White), York Haven (77.9% White), Emigsville (77.3% White), Pleasureville (82.2% White), and Bainbridge (96.1% White).

Manchester's Black Population

34 residents of Manchester, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manchester is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Manchester ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.2%.

Manchester is more Black than neighboring Bainbridge (0% Black). Manchester is less Black than neighboring Mount Wolf (4.2% Black), York Haven (5.5% Black), Emigsville (2.6% Black), and Pleasureville (6.8% Black).

Manchester's Asian Population

59 residents of Manchester, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Manchester ranks 674th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 145.8%. Asian residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.1%.

Manchester is more Asian than neighboring Mount Wolf (0% Asian), York Haven (1.4% Asian), Emigsville (0.6% Asian), Pleasureville (0% Asian), and Bainbridge (0% Asian).

Manchester's Hispanic Population

479 residents of Manchester, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manchester is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Manchester ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 9.1% to 17.1%.

Manchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Wolf (2.7% Hispanic), York Haven (9.8% Hispanic), Emigsville (12.4% Hispanic), Pleasureville (8% Hispanic), and Bainbridge (3.8% Hispanic).

Manchester's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Manchester, or 2.5% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Manchester ranks 428th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 263.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.5%.

Manchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Wolf (0% Native American/Other), York Haven (0% Native American/Other), Emigsville (0.2% Native American/Other), Pleasureville (0% Native American/Other), and Bainbridge (0% Native American/Other).

Manchester's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Manchester, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Manchester ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Manchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Wolf (1.8% Multiracial), Pleasureville (3% Multiracial), and Bainbridge (0.1% Multiracial). Manchester is less Multiracial than neighboring York Haven (5.5% Multiracial), and Emigsville (6.9% 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.