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 265 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 (265 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:14:40 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 39 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Sunny 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
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
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- Manchester (village), Vermont
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Manchester decreased by 4.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 1,276 | - | census |
| 1800 | 1,397 | 9.48% | census |
| 1810 | 1,502 | 7.52% | census |
| 1820 | 1,508 | 0.4% | census |
| 1830 | 1,525 | 1.13% | census |
| 1840 | 1,599 | 4.85% | census |
| 1850 | 1,782 | 11.44% | census |
| 1860 | 1,688 | -5.27% | census |
| 1870 | 1,897 | 12.38% | census |
| 1880 | 1,928 | 1.63% | census |
| 1890 | 1,907 | -1.09% | census |
| 1900 | 1,955 | 2.52% | census |
| 1910 | 2,044 | 4.55% | census |
| 1920 | 2,057 | 0.64% | census |
| 1930 | 2,004 | -2.58% | census |
| 1940 | 2,139 | 6.74% | census |
| 1950 | 2,425 | 13.37% | census |
| 1960 | 2,470 | 1.86% | census |
| 1970 | 2,919 | 18.18% | census |
| 1980 | 3,261 | 11.72% | census |
| 1990 | 3,622 | 11.07% | census |
| 2000 | 4,180 | 15.41% | census |
| 2010 | 4,391 | 5.05% | 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 | -1.11% | 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 |
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 (11)
- Manchester, New Hampshire The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. with a population of 112,546 people.
- 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, 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, 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.
Other cities in Bennington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bennington County , VT.
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Manchester distances to largest Vermont cities