Manchester, WA Demographics

A map of Manchester's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,436	4,475	74.5%	78.3%
Hispanic	650	389	10.9%	6.8%
Multiracial	391	440	6.6%	7.7%
Asian	292	186	4.9%	3.3%
Native American/Other	156	137	2.6%	2.4%
Black	31	87	0.5%	1.5%

Manchester, Washington has an estimated population of 5,956, an increase from the 5,714 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.5% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% 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 considerably less diverse than Washington 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 37.4% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manchester is ranked the 184th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manchester's White Population

4,436 residents of Manchester, or 74.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manchester is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Manchester ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 78.3% to 74.5%.

Manchester is more White than neighboring Parkwood (69.5% White), Enetai (66.6% White), East Port Orchard (54.1% White), and Bethel (67.9% White). Manchester is less White than neighboring Southworth (88.1% White).

Manchester's Black Population

31 residents of Manchester, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manchester is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Manchester ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.4%. Black residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Manchester is more Black than neighboring Southworth (0.1% Black), and Bethel (0.2% Black). Manchester is less Black than neighboring Parkwood (1.9% Black), Enetai (3.2% Black), and East Port Orchard (3.8% Black).

Manchester's Asian Population

292 residents of Manchester, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manchester is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Manchester ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.0%. Asian residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.9%.

Manchester is more Asian than neighboring Southworth (1.7% Asian), Parkwood (3.2% Asian), and Enetai (2.6% Asian). Manchester is less Asian than neighboring East Port Orchard (11.3% Asian), and Bethel (6.6% Asian).

Manchester's Hispanic Population

650 residents of Manchester, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manchester is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Manchester ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Manchester's population has increased from 6.8% to 10.9%.

Manchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Southworth (4.6% Hispanic). Manchester is less Hispanic than neighboring Parkwood (13.1% Hispanic), Enetai (12.9% Hispanic), East Port Orchard (17.8% Hispanic), and Bethel (12.8% Hispanic).

Manchester's Native American/Other Population

156 residents of Manchester, or 2.6% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Manchester ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Manchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southworth (0% Native American/Other), Enetai (0% Native American/Other), and East Port Orchard (1.9% Native American/Other). Manchester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parkwood (2.8% Native American/Other), and Bethel (3.7% Native American/Other).

Manchester's Multiracial Population

391 residents of Manchester, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manchester is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Manchester ranks 130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manchester's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Manchester's population has decreased from 7.7% to 6.6%.

Manchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Southworth (5.4% Multiracial). Manchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Parkwood (9.5% Multiracial), Enetai (14.7% Multiracial), East Port Orchard (11% Multiracial), and Bethel (8.8% 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.