Manchester, MD

Manchester, Maryland

Manchester, Maryland, in Carroll county, is 23 miles NW of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town contains a population of approximately 3,329.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 62% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Manchester, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $62,679. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Manchester.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Manchester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,375. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Manchester Housing

Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Manchester, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Manchester, MD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Manchester Almanac

Manchester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Manchester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manchester, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Manchester Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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