Manchester, Connecticut Income Statistics
Manchester Wealth Score
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B
Manchester Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Manchester | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,849 | $97,098 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $58,995 | $75,632 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.0% | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.5% | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 8.1% | 19.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Manchester is about 21% lower than in Connecticut. Income has been growing slower in Manchester (3.0%/yr) than in Connecticut (3.7%/yr).
About 11% of adults in Manchester earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Connecticut average of 19%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Manchester, Connecticut grew by 41.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $76,849 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.0% per year.
Manchester stayed above the U.S. median household income from 2009 to 2023, starting 5.9% higher, and slipped below it in the latest figures (2024), at 4.5% lower.
Income Distribution in Manchester
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 5,302 households (36.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 21.4% of households in Manchester had an income under $35,000 and 18.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Manchester has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (15.1% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (8.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 827 | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 514 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 876 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 941 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,401 | 9.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,645 | 17.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,232 | 15.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,583 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,531 | 10.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,187 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 14,739 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,574 residents (10.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 11.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.6% of Manchester residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 22.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Manchester has a larger share of residents earning $75,000 to $99,999 (11.9% vs 8.2%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (10.5% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,841 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,833 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,014 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,390 | 9.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,660 | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,888 | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,403 | 18.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,912 | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,574 | 10.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 24,514 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.6% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Manchester
| Metric | Manchester | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.512 | 0.536 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $62,606 | $85,321 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $66,986 | $70,012 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | -7.0% | 17.9% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Manchester, it is 0.512, lower than Connecticut's 0.536, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Women's income is about 7% more than men's income in Manchester, Connecticut. Over a 35-year career, a 7% wage gap accumulates to roughly $153,300 in unearned income for male workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Manchester, Connecticut has narrowed from about 22% to -7% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $14,852 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Manchester | Connecticut Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.4% | 16.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 914 people are unemployed in Manchester, Connecticut.
The average commute time in Manchester is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Manchester, Connecticut has fallen from 8.5% to 5.4% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 12.0% in 2014.
Manchester has crossed the U.S. unemployment rate 3 times since 2011, most recently moving above it by 2022. In 2024 its rate was 0.1 points higher.
Manchester, CT Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Manchester, CT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, CT | 28,853 | $76,849 #1/2 | 3.0%/yr #2/2 | 5.4% #2/2 | 0.512 #1/2 |
| East Hartford, CT | 47,154 | $68,362 | 4.1%/yr | 5.3% | 0.523 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Manchester, Connecticut has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Connecticut, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Manchester, Connecticut.
How Rich Is Manchester, Connecticut?
Manchester has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $76,849, about 21% lower than the Connecticut average of $97,098.
Are incomes growing in Manchester, Connecticut?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Manchester, Connecticut rose 42%, from $54,158 to $76,849. Over the same years, income here kept pace with Connecticut as a whole: +42% against +41%.
What was the median household income in Manchester in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Manchester, Connecticut was $78,495, up 4% from $75,759 in 2022. The Connecticut median that year was $95,197.
What was the median household income in Manchester in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Manchester, Connecticut was $67,930. By 2024 it had risen 13% to $76,849.
What is the Gini coefficient in Manchester, Connecticut?
The Gini coefficient in Manchester is 0.512. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Manchester, Connecticut?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Manchester, Connecticut has narrowed from about 22% to -7% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $14,852 since 2009.
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