More about ManchesterManchester is the largest city in New Hampshire and the largest city of northern New England, an area composed of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. It is located in Hillsborough County on the banks of the Merrimack River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 107,007. As of 2005 the population is closer to 110,000. Manchester is the center of the Manchester, NH, New England City and Town Metropolitan Area (NECTA MA). Incorporated as a city in 1846, Manchester is nicknamed the Queen City. In 1998, it was named the Number One Small City in the East by Money magazine. The Mall of New Hampshire, on Manchesters southern fringe, is the citys main retail center. Historically, Manchester is important as a textile manufacturing center and the worlds largest textile factory was once located along the Merrimack. Manchester Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 107,006 people, 44,247 households, and 26,105 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,251.6/km² (3,241.4/mi²). There are 45,892 housing units at an average density of 536.8/km² (1,390.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.75% White (this includes a large Bosnian population) 2.10% African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.32% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. 4.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Manchester is national refugee relocation center. There are 44,247 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 3.00. In the city the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $40,774, and the median income for a family is $50,039. Males have a median income of $34,287 versus $26,584 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,244. 10.6% of the population and 7.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.6% are under the age of 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. Overnight...Mostly clear. Lows around 17. West winds around 5 mph. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 18. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Saturday...Partly sunny. Cold with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Saturday Night...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 18. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Sunday...Sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 30s. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Monday...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Monday Night...Rain and snow likely. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Tuesday...Rain and snow likely. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Tuesday Night...Snow showers likely in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 60 percent. Wednesday...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows in the mid 20s. Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Lows in the mid 20s. Thanksgiving Day...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

