Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Manchester, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,191

Median Agei

49.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%4,736

Two or More

4.4%226

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%218

Black

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%150

High School Diploma

36.4%1,389

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%150

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%325

Associate's Degree

12.2%464

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%613

Master's Degree

6.7%257

Professional Degree

1.2%44

Doctorate

1.4%52

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$139,400

Median Renti

$802

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.3%1,682

Renter-Occupied

33.7%856

Total Units

2,763

Homeownership

66.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%224

$50K–$100K

16.9%284

$100K–$150K

26.3%442

$150K–$200K

16%269

$200K–$300K

20.2%340

$300K–$500K

7%118

$500K–$1M

0.3%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

344

$750–$1,000

300

$1,000–$1,250

100

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%59

2010–2019

1.6%44

2000–2009

5.1%141

1990–1999

4.7%131

1980–1989

6.9%190

1970–1979

12.3%340

1960–1969

12.6%347

1950–1959

11.1%308

1940–1949

6.9%190

1939 or earlier

36.7%1,013

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.4%2,116

Electricity

14.6%371

Bottled/LP Gas

2%51

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,191

Mean Household Incomei

$74,546

Per Capita Incomei

$38,031

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

2,962

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%69

$10K–$15K

9.1%232

$15K–$20K

4.1%105

$20K–$25K

0.6%15

$25K–$30K

4.4%111

$30K–$35K

7.7%196

$35K–$40K

4.1%105

$40K–$45K

2.4%60

$45K–$50K

4.7%120

$50K–$60K

7.3%185

$60K–$75K

13.4%340

$75K–$100K

20.7%526

$100K–$125K

10.4%265

$125K–$150K

0.8%20

$150K–$200K

3.2%82

$200K+

4.2%107

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

128

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing45 homes100% occupied$343/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes71% occupied$392/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,191/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

75.1%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

20.4%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

4.5%

Who Receives This Housing

65.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17.5% of subsidized households are minority

39.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

531%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,844

Avg. Commutei

14.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,858

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

316(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured