Manchester is a city located in Delaware County, Iowa. Manchester has a 2025 population of 5,335 . It is also the county seat of Delaware County . Manchester is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 5.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,074 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester is $77,741 with a poverty rate of 12.49%. The median age in Manchester is 49.4 years: 45.9 years for males, and 50.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Manchester includes 94.56% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
White (94.56%)
Two or more races (4.7%)
Other race (0.74%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,864 | 94.56% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.74% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Manchester's average per capita income is $40,402. Household income levels show a median of $58,578. The poverty rate stands at 12.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,572 | - |
| Families | $77,882 | $96,221 |
| Households | $58,578 | $77,741 |
| Non Families | $35,152 | $50,230 |
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