Manchester, VA

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2021 Population

12,192

3.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.3

0.587% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.1%

2.85% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,941

4.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$231,200

9.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

6,706

2.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Manchester, VA had a population of 12.2k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $66,941. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Manchester, VA grew from 11,814 to 12,192, a 3.2% increase and its median household income grew from $63,947 to $66,941, a 4.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Manchester, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.74%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.76%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.49%).

None of the households in Manchester, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Manchester, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Manchester, VA are Centura College-Richmond Main (108 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Manchester, VA was $231,200, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

Most people in Manchester, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Manchester, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Manchester, VA is home to a population of 12.2k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.3% of Manchester, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.38k people).

In 2021, there were 1.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.69k people) in Manchester, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.07k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2021 Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.2% of Manchester, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Manchester, VA was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Manchester, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Manchester, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.69k ± 1.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.07k ± 920
White (Hispanic)
1.07k ± 285

13%

Hispanic Population

1.58k people

13% of the people in Manchester, VA are hispanic (1.58k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Manchester, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

11.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

9.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

As of 2021, 11.3% of Manchester, VA residents (1.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Manchester, VA was 9.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Manchester, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
211 ± 101
Gulf War (1990s)
134 ± 100
Gulf War (2001-)
63 ± 64

Manchester, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Manchester, VA employs 6.71k people. The largest industries in Manchester, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,023 people), Educational Services (643 people), and Finance & Insurance (620 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($205,719), Public Administration ($77,572), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,605).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.71k

2021 Value

± 726

2.85%

1 Year growth

± 14.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Manchester, VA grew at a rate of 2.85%, from 6.52k employees to 6.71k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manchester, VA, are Management Occupations (942 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (617 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (517 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manchester, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.71k

2021 Value

± 726

2.85%

1 Year growth

± 14.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Manchester, VA grew at a rate of 2.85%, from 6.52k employees to 6.71k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manchester, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,023 people), Educational Services (643 people), and Finance & Insurance (620 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Manchester, VA, though some of these residents may live in Manchester, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,045

Median earning men ± $6,470

$41,417

Median earning women ± $5,206

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($88,558), Public Administration ($78,715), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,582), Information ($54,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,461).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Manchester, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Manchester, VA awarded 108 degrees. The student population of Manchester, VA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 104 male students and 73 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manchester, VA are Black or African American (61 and 56.5%), followed by White (24 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 8.33%), and Two or More Races (9 and 8.33%).

The largest universities in Manchester, VA by number of degrees awarded are Centura College-Richmond Main (108 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Manchester, VA are Medical Office Assistant (43 and 39.8%), HVAC Maintenance (24 and 22.2%), and Electrician (20 and 18.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Manchester, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 177 (58.8% men and 41.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 177 students enrolled in Manchester, VA, 58.8% men and 41.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 103 records, of which 47.6% were women and 52.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
20 degrees awarded
Medical Office Assistant
43 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Manchester, VA was Electrician with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Manchester, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Centura College-Richmond Main

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Centura College-Richmond Main with 108 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 64 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Manchester, VA, which is 1.45 times more than the 44 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 2.54 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 24 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($137) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Manchester, VA was $231,200 in 2021, which is 0.944 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $210,300 to $231,200, a 9.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Manchester, VA is 57.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Manchester, VA have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Manchester, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Manchester, VA is $66,941. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Manchester, VA was Census Tract 1009.23 with a value of $77,843, followed by Census Tract 1002.09 and Census Tract 1002.10, with respective values of $74,881 and $66,678.

Housing

Property

$231,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,716

$2,827

Median Property Taxes

±$465

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Manchester, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Manchester, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.2%

Homeownership

2021

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.2% of the housing units in Manchester, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Manchester, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1009.23
Census Tract 1002.09
Census Tract 1002.10

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Manchester, VA was Census Tract 1009.23 with a value of $77,843, followed by Census Tract 1002.09 and Census Tract 1002.10, with respective values of $74,881 and $66,678.

The following map shows all of the places in Manchester, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,941

Median Household Income

± $6,866

4.94k

Number of Households

± 608

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.94k households in Manchester, VA grew to $66,941 from the previous year's value of $63,947.

The following chart displays the households in Manchester, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Manchester, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (12.8%)
Carpooled (8.43%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Manchester, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.43%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Manchester, VA have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Manchester, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Manchester, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Manchester, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Manchester, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manchester, VA (1.48k out of 12.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Manchester, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.8% of the population of Manchester, VA has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, VA see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.17% decrease from the previous year (1178 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 505 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Chesterfield County, VA.

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chesterfield County, VA

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, VA see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.17% decrease from the previous year (1,178 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chesterfield County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manchester, VA declined by 10.4% from 14.7% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Manchester, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.