Manchester
Manchester: Geography and Climate
Manchester: History
Manchester: Population Profile
Manchester: Municipal Government
Manchester: Economy
Manchester: Education and Research
Manchester: Health Care
Manchester: Recreation
Manchester: Convention Facilities
Manchester: Transportation
Manchester: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1722 (incorporated, 1846)
Head Official: Mayor Robert A. Baines (since 2000)
City Population
1980: 90,936
1990: 99,567
2000: 107,006
2003 estimate: 108,871
Percent change, 1990–2000: 7.5%
U.S. rank in 1980: 192nd
U.S. rank in 1990: 199th (State rank: 1st)
U.S. rank in 2000: 239th (State rank: 1st)
Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)
1990: 173,783
2000: 198,378
Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.2%
U.S. rank in 1990: 5th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 2000: 7th (CMSA)
Area: 33 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 346 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 45.5° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 39.87 inches of rain; 64 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, services
Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $21,244 (1999)
2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported
2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 3,545
Major Colleges and Universities: St. Anselm College; University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Daily Newspaper: New Hampshire Union Leader
