Manchester township, New Jersey
Manchester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Manchester township is a geographic entity located in Ocean County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 46,556. The land area covers 81.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 46,556 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 64.2 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 23,600 | ±663 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 26,369 | ±694 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,600 | ±663 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,769 | ±433 |
| Median Home Value | $219,100 | ±$12,658 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,477 | ±$140 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,885 | ±$4,780 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,847 | ±$1,683 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,742 | ±1,016 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,365 | ±976 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.4% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 46,252 (2024)
ID: 208784
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MUNICIPAL CLERK
1 COLONIAL DR, MANCHESTER NJ 08759-6598
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GUS Population: 666,434 (2024)
ID: 109044
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
PO BOX 2191, TOMS RIVER NJ 08754-2191
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALLENTOWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WALL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BAYVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BEACHWOOD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | BAYVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRICK TOWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRICK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Jackson, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
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College Vocational | 9.7 mi away | 137 Bey Lea Rd, Toms River, NJ, 08753 |
73247331003139
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WHITING READING CENTER
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 400 LACEY ROAD, WHITING, NJ, 08759 |
(732) 849-0391
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American Institute-Toms River
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College | 10.0 mi away | 2363 Lakewood Rd, Toms River, NJ, 08755 |
7327192730
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MANCHESTER BRANCH
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 21 COLONIAL DRIVE, LAKEHURST, NJ, 08733 |
(908) 657-7600
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Rabbinical Seminary Mkor Chaim
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College | 10.3 mi away | 160 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-5827 |
7329012428
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OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 101 WASHINGTON STREET, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08753 |
(201) 349-6200
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Beth Medrash of Asbury Park
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College | 10.4 mi away | 1500 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-5842 |
7323701560
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BEACHWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 126 BEACHWOOD BLVD., BEACHWOOD, NJ, 08722 |
(201) 244-4573
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Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchok
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College | 10.4 mi away | 65 Cross Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-5502 |
7329016303
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JACKSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 2 JACKSON DR., JACKSON, NJ, 08527 |
(201) 928-4400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TOMS RIVER, NJ US, located 8.4 miles from Manchester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.6° | 21.7° | 31.6° | 4.43" | — |
| February | 44.5° | 21.9° | 33.2° | 3.19" | — |
| March | 51.0° | 28.3° | 39.7° | 4.86" | — |
| April | 61.7° | 38.4° | 50.0° | 3.78" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 48.9° | 60.1° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 58.0° | 68.9° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 85.5° | 64.2° | 74.8° | 4.49" | — |
| August | 83.7° | 62.2° | 73.0° | 5.02" | — |
| September | 77.4° | 53.4° | 65.4° | 4.68" | — |
| October | 66.7° | 41.7° | 54.2° | 4.54" | — |
| November | 55.9° | 32.4° | 44.1° | 3.74" | — |
| December | 46.8° | 26.6° | 36.7° | 5.81" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Glen Lakes CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Crestwood Village CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Lakehurst borough | Borough | 4.6 mi | — |
| Holiday City-Berkeley CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Leisure Knoll CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402943140. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.