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Manchester, TN
City in Coffee County, Tennessee.
Population
12,944
Land area
15.3sq mi
People per sq mi
844
ZIP codes
0
Manchester and its ZIP codes
Manchester at a glance
- Manchester is about 4.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $57,500 a year, 17% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,400 (17% below Tennessee) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Manchester, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manchester, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,500
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$237,400
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,042), German Americans (998), Mexican Americans (847).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coffee County. PPP loans are for Manchester.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,802
25,879 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,153
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $18,068 per person
How people get to work
Manchester, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manchester, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manchester, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Manchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New UnionCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.1 |
| TullahomaCity | 10 mi | 23.4 |
| NormandyTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Estill SpringsTown | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| ViolaTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Lakewood ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| MorrisonTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| PelhamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 16.6 |
| WartraceTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| DecherdCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| Bell BuckleTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| WinchesterCity | 18 mi | 11.3 |
| AltamontTown | 19 mi | 19.8 |
| MonteagleTown | 20 mi | 9 |
| SewaneeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manchester, TN in?
- Manchester is in Coffee County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Manchester, TN?
- About 12,944 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manchester?
- Nearby places include New Union (5.2 mi), Hillsboro (7.1 mi), Tullahoma (10 mi), Normandy (10 mi), Estill Springs (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023