Manchester, TN Demographics

A map of Manchester's Population by Race

Manchester, Tennessee has an estimated population of 12,944, an increase from the 12,212 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 2.8% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 0.6% 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 less diverse than Tennessee 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 37.0% in 2020 and 36.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manchester is ranked the 50th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manchester's White Population

10,191 residents of Manchester, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manchester is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Manchester ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's White population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 78.7%.

Manchester is less White than neighboring New Union (81.5% White), Hillsboro (97.8% White), Tullahoma (84.7% White), Normandy (82.1% White), and Lakewood Park (90.4% White).

Manchester's Black Population

767 residents of Manchester, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manchester is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Manchester ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Black population has grown by an estimated 59.1%. Black residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.9%.

Manchester is more Black than neighboring New Union (2% Black), Hillsboro (1.4% Black), Normandy (3.8% Black), and Lakewood Park (0% Black). Manchester is less Black than neighboring Tullahoma (6.4% Black).

Manchester's Asian Population

362 residents of Manchester, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Manchester ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 70.0%. Asian residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%.

Manchester is more Asian than neighboring New Union (0.2% Asian), Hillsboro (0% Asian), Tullahoma (0.8% Asian), and Normandy (0% Asian). Manchester is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood Park (5.2% Asian).

Manchester's Hispanic Population

1,222 residents of Manchester, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Manchester ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 10.4% to 9.4%.

Manchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsboro (0% Hispanic), Tullahoma (5.1% Hispanic), Normandy (3.8% Hispanic), and Lakewood Park (0% Hispanic). Manchester is less Hispanic than neighboring New Union (16.3% Hispanic).

Manchester's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Manchester, or 0.6% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Manchester ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Manchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Union (0% Native American/Other), Hillsboro (0% Native American/Other), Tullahoma (0.2% Native American/Other), Normandy (0% Native American/Other), and Lakewood Park (0% Native American/Other).

Manchester's Multiracial Population

320 residents of Manchester, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Manchester ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.5%.

Manchester is more Multiracial than neighboring New Union (0% Multiracial), and Hillsboro (0.7% Multiracial). Manchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Tullahoma (2.8% Multiracial), Normandy (10.4% Multiracial), and Lakewood Park (4.5% 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.