Manchester

Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

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Manchester is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 59,713 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 272 ft (83 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Hartford, 4.4 miles W.

About Manchester

Manchester is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 59,713. The urban center of the town is the Manchester census-designated place, with a population of 36,379 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Manchester, in England.

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Median household income
$86,840
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$1,519/mo
Median age
37
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Manchester, CT population

Manchester had 59,713 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census59,713
Density2,178 per sq mi (841 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Manchester at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyCapitol Planning Region
TypeTown
Population59,713 (2020)
Land area27.42 sq mi (71.0 km²)
Water area0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²)
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates41.7752° N, 72.5244° W
ZIP codes06040, 06042
Official websitetownofmanchester.org
Census code (GEOID)0911044700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Manchester

What county is Manchester in?

Manchester is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of Manchester, CT?

59,713 people lived in Manchester at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Manchester, CT?

The main ZIP code is 06040. Other ZIP codes: 06042.

What is the elevation of Manchester?

272 feet (83 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Manchester?

East Hartford (4.4 mi), Bolton (4.5 mi), South Windsor (5.1 mi), Vernon (5.5 mi), Glastonbury (5.9 mi).

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