Manchester, Vermont

Manchester: town in Vermont

About

Manchester is a town located in the county of Bennington in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,391 and a population density of 40 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,214 inhabitants.

The town was created 264 years ago in 1761.

Quick Facts about Manchester

Population 4,214 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Vermont (United States)
County Bennington County
Postal code 05255
Phone Area Codes 802
Area 109.4 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.1637,-73.0723
Altitude 922 feet / 281 meters
Capital city Manchester is capital of Bennington County
Establishment August 11, 1761 (264 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 19:21:10 (22nd April 2026)
Density 39 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.2% (2010-2020)
Weather 56℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Manchester is located at 43°9'49"N 73°4'20"W (43.1636900, -73.0723300).

Manchester map

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Weather

56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
6 mph S Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day Forecast
  • Manchester Center
  • Manchester (village), Vermont

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Manchester decreased by 4.2% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1790 1,276 - census
1800 1,397 8.66% census
1810 1,502 6.99% census
1820 1,508 0.4% census
1830 1,525 1.11% census
1840 1,599 4.63% census
1850 1,782 10.27% census
1860 1,688 -5.57% census
1870 1,897 11.02% census
1880 1,928 1.61% census
1890 1,907 -1.1% census
1900 1,955 2.46% census
1910 2,044 4.35% census
1920 2,057 0.63% census
1930 2,004 -2.64% census
1940 2,139 6.31% census
1950 2,425 11.79% census
1960 2,470 1.82% census
1970 2,919 15.38% census
1980 3,261 10.49% census
1990 3,622 9.97% census
2000 4,180 13.35% census
2010 4,391 4.81% census
2011 4,356 -0.8% estimation process
2012 4,337 -0.44% estimation process
2013 4,336 -0.02% estimation process
2014 4,288 -1.12% estimation process
2015 4,294 0.14% estimation process
2016 4,284 -0.23% estimation process
2017 4,269 -0.35% estimation process
2018 4,244 -0.59% estimation process
2019 4,231 -0.31% estimation process
2020 4,214 -0.4% estimation process
Manchester zip code is 05254. County name: Bennington, County fips: 50003
Manchester Village, Manchestur, manchesuta, manshstr, Манчестер, Манчестър, مانشستر, مانچسٹر، ورمونٹ, マンチェスター

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Manchester, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
230816 Bennington College Bennington (VT) 05201-6003

Nearby Transit Stations (25)

Rail and bus stations connected to Manchester, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OKO Okemo, Vermont 77 Okemo Ridge Rd BUS
FED Fort Edward station 70 East St. RAIL
FHV Fair Haven, Vermont Depot and Water Sts. RAIL
RUD Rutland station 25 Evelyn Street RAIL
CNV Castleton station 266 Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Manchester.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Manchester Post Office Manchester (VT) 05254

Other places with the same name (20)

Other cities in Bennington County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bennington County , VT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Bennington 14,897 Town in Vermont, United States
Shaftsbury 3,411 Town in Vermont, United States
Pownal 3,386 Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Arlington 2,204 Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America
Dorset 1,937 Town in Vermont
North Bennington 1,694 Village in Vermont
Sunderland 947 Town in Vermont
Stamford 809 Town in Vermont, United States
Readsboro 720 Town in Vermont, United States
Rupert 682 Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Woodford 398 Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States
Sandgate 380 Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Peru 355 Town in Vermont, United States
Old Bennington 128 Village in Vermont
Searsburg 109 Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Glastenbury 7 Ghost town in Vermont, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Manchester distances to largest Vermont cities