Manchester, VA Demographics

A map of Manchester's Population by Race

Manchester, Virginia has an estimated population of 12,445, a slight increase from the 12,129 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.3% White, 36.0% Black, 13.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% 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 has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Virginia 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 69.9% in 2020 and 63.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manchester is ranked the 109th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manchester's White Population

5,757 residents of Manchester, or 46.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manchester is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Manchester ranks 563rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's White population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 42.0% to 46.3%.

Manchester is more White than neighboring Richmond (41.4% White), Meadowbrook (24.2% White), and Bensley (29.8% White). Manchester is less White than neighboring Bon Air (73.7% White), and Rockwood (65.7% White).

Manchester's Black Population

4,477 residents of Manchester, or 36.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manchester is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Manchester ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Black residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 28.1% to 36.0%.

Manchester is more Black than neighboring Bon Air (11.8% Black), Rockwood (20% Black), and Bensley (23.4% Black). Manchester is less Black than neighboring Richmond (40.6% Black), and Meadowbrook (38.9% Black).

Manchester's Asian Population

305 residents of Manchester, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manchester is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Manchester ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Asian residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.5%.

Manchester is more Asian than neighboring Richmond (2.1% Asian), and Bensley (0.9% Asian). Manchester is less Asian than neighboring Bon Air (2.8% Asian), Rockwood (3.6% Asian), and Meadowbrook (2.9% Asian).

Manchester's Hispanic Population

1,631 residents of Manchester, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manchester is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Manchester ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 20.5% to 13.1%.

Manchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Bon Air (8.6% Hispanic), Rockwood (6.8% Hispanic), and Richmond (10.7% Hispanic). Manchester is less Hispanic than neighboring Meadowbrook (29% Hispanic), and Bensley (43.9% Hispanic).

Manchester's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Manchester, or 0.0% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Manchester ranks 247th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Manchester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bon Air (0.4% Native American/Other), Rockwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Richmond (0.7% Native American/Other), Meadowbrook (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bensley (0.7% Native American/Other).

Manchester's Multiracial Population

275 residents of Manchester, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manchester is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Manchester ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.2%.

Manchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Bensley (1.2% Multiracial). Manchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Bon Air (2.8% Multiracial), Rockwood (3.4% Multiracial), Richmond (4.6% Multiracial), and Meadowbrook (4.3% 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.