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Manchester, MD

Founded 1833Carroll CountyElev. 302 m
Population
5,446
Median home
$351,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Manchester

With about 5,446 residents, Manchester is one of Maryland's notable places. Manchester was founded in 1833 and sits in Carroll County. The median age is 40.9 and the median household income is $112,679. Homes carry a median value of $351,500, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.5%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,446
Median age
40.9
Median household income
$112,679
Per-capita income
$47,905
Poverty rate
5.7%
High-school grad or higher
97%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
Unemployment
1.8%
Avg. commute
32.8 min
Work from home
15.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black3%
Asian3.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.6%
Sales & office25%
Service14.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%
Production, transportation & material moving3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$351,500
Median gross rent
$1,329/mo
Owner-occupied
81.8%
Median year built
1987
Households
2,052
Avg. household size
2.6

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Manchester has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 high.

Manchester Valley HighHighGrades 9–12
Ebb Valley ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Manchester ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% below national
Manchester91
Maryland447
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime94% below national
Manchester109
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 52% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Manchester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Manchester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Carroll County
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Manchester is in Carroll County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Manchester was founded in 1833 and sits in Carroll County. Elevation ~302 m.

Map of Manchester
Manchester, MD
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Manchester — frequently asked

What is the population of Manchester, Maryland?
Manchester has a population of about 5,446, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Manchester?
The median home value in Manchester is $351,500, and the median gross rent is $1,329/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Manchester safe? What is the crime rate?
Manchester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 91 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Manchester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carroll County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Manchester?
Manchester has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Manchester?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Manchester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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