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Manchester, PA
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,803
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,624
ZIP codes
0
Manchester and its ZIP codes
Manchester at a glance
- Manchester is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,202, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,900 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,130 a month.
Local data for Manchester, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manchester, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,202
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$195,900
Median rent
$1,130/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
34.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (741), Dominican Americans (401), Irish Americans (215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Manchester.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,071
182,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,892
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $10,722 per person
How people get to work
Manchester, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manchester, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
965
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
674
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Manchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount WolfBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.5 |
| SaginawCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| York HavenBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BainbridgeCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.8 |
| EmigsvilleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.4 |
| PleasurevilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.4 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| North YorkBorough | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| YorklynCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| YorkCity | 6.5 mi | 5.3 |
| GoldsboroBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| East YorkCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.8 |
| StonybrookCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| HallamBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manchester, PA in?
- Manchester is in York County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Manchester, PA?
- About 2,803 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manchester?
- Nearby places include Mount Wolf (0.8 mi), Saginaw (2.5 mi), York Haven (3.4 mi), Bainbridge (3.7 mi), Emigsville (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023