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Manchester, Connecticut

Introduction to Manchester, Connecticut

Manchester, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 85 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Hartford metropolitan area with. Manchester has a population of approximately 54,740.

Manchester History

Colonists settled in Manchester in the 1670s. At that time, it was primarily a farming community. The community was named after the English city of Manchester. The presence of numerous brooks and rivers in this region provided the necessary resources for lumber, paper, and textile industriesto flourish. Manchester thusly grew into an industrial town. It was initially incorporated as a part of East Hartford in 1783. It was later incorporated as a separate town in 1823. The world’s largest silk mill was established here in 1838.

Manchester and nearby Attractions

  • Old Manchester Museum
  • Cheney Homestead
  • Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society
  • Laurel Lake
  • Northview Ski Slope
  • Charter Oak Park

Things To Do In Manchester

While in Manchester, one can visit one of many historical sites and museums like the Old Manchester Museum, the Lutz Children's Museum, the Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society and the Cheney Homestead.

Manchester Transportation

Hartford-Brainard Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Manchester Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by Manchester Community College. Other institutes nearby include Trinity College and the University of Hartford.

High Points

Manchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Manchester Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Manchester, CT

Comparing Manchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population72
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime51
Low Violent Crime31

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