Demographics & People — Manchester, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,446 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
| Median Age | 39.9 |
| Total Households | 2,052 |
| Family Households | 1,383 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1828 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,675 |
| Black or African American | 162 |
| Asian | 203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 142 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,675 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,214 |
| Irish | 1,008 |
| English | 847 |
| American | 652 |
| Other groups | 583 |
| Italian | 459 |
| Polish | 255 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 157 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 134 |
Language
| English Only | 4,870 |
| Spanish | 49 |
| Population 5+ | 5,105 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 314 |
| Population 18+ | 4,275 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Manchester, Maryland.