Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester: The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It is located on the Merrimack River in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is known for its many textile mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Currier Museum of Art and the Palace Theatre.
About
Manchester is a city located in the county of Hillsborough in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 109,565 and a population density of 1,211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 112,546 inhabitants.
The city was created 302 years ago in 1721.
Manchester is the most populous city in New Hampshire and the center of the state's most populous metropolitan area. It is located along the banks of the Merrimack River in Hillsborough County.
Economy
Manchester has a diversified economy focused on industries including technology, healthcare, finance, insurance, education, and manufacturing. Major local employers include Elliot Hospital, Southern New Hampshire University, FairPoint Communications, and the University of New Hampshire at Manchester.
Culture
Popular cultural attractions include the Currier Museum of Art, the SEE Science Center, and the Palace Theatre. The Verizon Wireless Arena hosts big concerts and sporting events. The Millyard Historic District contains lovingly restored textile mills along the river.
Recreation
Outdoor recreation abounds in Manchester. The Livingston Park, Derryfield Country Club, and new Rock Rimmon Park offer hiking and biking trails. The Lake Massabesic recreation area provides beaches, boating, and more trails just 10 minutes from downtown.
Education
The University of New Hampshire at Manchester and Southern New Hampshire University bring thousands of students to the city. The Manchester School District serves over 15,000 K-12 students. Families appreciate the public magnet schools with focused curriculums.
Cost of Living
While not cheap, Manchester offers a reasonable cost of living compared to other cities in New England. The job market is quite strong and the crime rate is lower than many comparable cities. Manchester provides the urban amenities and cultural richness of a small city paired with New Hampshire's natural beauty.
Quick Facts about Manchester
| Population : | 112,546 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Hillsborough County |
| Postal code : | 03101–03111 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 90.48 km2 |
| Official name : | Manchester |
| Altitude : | 210 feet / 64 meters |
| Capital city : | Manchester is capital of Hillsborough County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1722 (302 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 00:50:32 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,244 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Manchester is located at 42°59'44"N 71°27'17"W (42.9956400, -71.4547900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Manchester
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Demographics
The population of Manchester increased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 107,219 | - | estimation process |
| 2010 | 109,565 | 2.14% | census |
| 2011 | 110,281 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 110,888 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 111,008 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 111,198 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 111,275 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 111,903 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 112,235 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 112,492 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 112,673 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 112,546 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,639 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,738 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,390 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,733 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 94.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,769 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $118,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,165 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $519 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $757 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,309 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 75,116 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 264,951 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,598 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 661,307 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,891 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,357 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,348 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,241 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,044 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 749 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,018 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 271 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,700 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,873.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.20 |
Best Things to Do in Manchester
1 Livingston Park
156 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH 03104, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The Palace Theatre
80 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03101, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 McIntyre Ski Area
50 Chalet Ct, Manchester, NH 03104, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Veteran's Memorial Park
723 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Manchester
1 Dave & Buster's
1500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Manchester
1 Manchester City Hall
1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101 ➦ Show Map
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2 Manchester City Clerk Office
1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Manchester (146)
People born in Manchester, including soccer player Charlie Davies, politician Channing H. Cox, actor Matt Czuchry, .
List
- John L. Sullivan (United States Secretary of the Navy (1899-1982)) he was born in 16/06/1899
- Grace Metalious (American-French writer) she was born in 08/09/1924
- Edward William Nelson (American naturalist (1855-1934)) he was born in 08/05/1855
- John Adams Harper (American congressman for New Hampshire (1779-1816)) he was born in 02/11/1779
- Mike Flanagan (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 16/12/1951
- James A. Weston (American civil engineer, banker and politician (1827-1895)) he was born in 27/08/1827
- David M. Cote (American businessman) he was born in 19/07/1952
- Edward Whittemore (American writer) he was born in 26/05/1933
- George Underwood (athletics competitor) he was born in 04/11/1884
- Eugene Elliott Reed (American politician (1866-1940)) he was born in 23/04/1866
- Odore Joseph Gendron (Catholic bishop) he was born in 13/09/1921
- Joshua Grenier (American retired soccer player) he was born in 16/07/1979
- James Kenneth Mitchell he was born in 19/04/1930
- Hubie McDonough (American ice hockey player) he was born in 07/08/1963
- John W. King (American politician (1918-1996)) he was born in 10/10/1918
- Louis C. Wyman (American politician (1917-2002)) he was born in 16/03/1917
- Paul Lamey (American bobsledder) he was born in 24/12/1938
- Pierre Jalbert (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1967
Schools in Manchester
College & universities near Manchester, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430810 | New Hampshire Institute of Art | Manchester (NH) | 03104-4858 |
| 183071 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Manchester (NH) | 03101-1113 |
| 460570 | American School of Nursing and Medical Careers | Manchester (NH) | 03103 |
| 183132 | Manchester Community College | Manchester (NH) | 03102-8518 |
| 183239 | Saint Anselm College | Manchester (NH) | 03102-1310 |
Stations (33)
Amtrak & bus stations near Manchester, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| CNH | Concord, New Hampshire | 30 Stickney Ave. | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Manchester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Post Office | Manchester (NH) | 03101 |
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (NH) | 03110 |
| Manchester Post Office | Manchester (NH) | 03103 |
| Manchester W Post Office | Goffstown (NH) | 03045 |
| Hook Post Office | Hooksett (NH) | 03106 |
Other places with the same name (21)
- Manchester , Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 57,362 people.
- Manchester , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 18,081 people.
- Manchester , Tennessee city in Tennessee with a population of 11,262 people.
- Manchester , New York village in Ontario County, New York, United States with a population of 9,098 people.
- Manchester , Iowa city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States with a population of 5,004 people.
- Manchester , Maryland town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States with a population of 4,876 people.
- Manchester , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 4,214 people.
- Manchester , Georgia city in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,918 people.
- Manchester , Indiana township in Dearborn County, Indiana with a population of 3,380 people.
- Manchester , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,766 people.
- Manchester , Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 2,575 people.
- Manchester , Maine town in Maine with a population of 2,555 people.
- Manchester , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 1,277 people.
- Manchester , Wisconsin human settlement in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 725 people.
- Manchester , Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 417 people.
- Manchester , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 269 people.
- Manchester , Ohio village in Adams County, Ohio with a population of 151 people.
- Manchester , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 98 people.
- Manchester , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 95 people.
- Manchester , South Dakota township in Kingsbury County, South Dakota with a population of 66 people.
Other cities in Hillsborough County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hillsborough County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Manchester | 109,565 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Nashua | 89,167 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Merrimack | 27,452 | River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States |
| Hudson | 25,620 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bedford | 22,957 | City in New Hampshire, USA |
| Goffstown | 18,136 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Milford | 16,515 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Pelham | 14,306 | City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Amherst | 11,418 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Weare | 9,100 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Litchfield | 8,658 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hollis | 8,123 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Peterborough | 6,743 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| New Boston | 5,941 | City in Texas, United States |
| Brookline | 5,495 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Ipswich | 5,429 | Town in New Hampshire |
Distance to Other Cities
Manchester distances to largest New Hampshire cities
