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Manchester, CT


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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 with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. Manchester contains a population of approximately 54,740.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 48% of adults are married.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Manchester favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $16,750. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

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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