Nearby cities: Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Merrimack
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According to a 2025 estimate, Manchester has a population of 115,451. Another source estimates the population at 116,386 as of July 1, 2024. Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire. Population change: The city's population has decreased slightly (-0.05%) since the 2020 Census. Small Businesses: New Hampshire as a whole has a significant number of small businesses. In 2023, there were 136,506 small businesses in New Hampshire, accounting for 98.9% of all state businesses. These small businesses employed 305,738 people, representing 49.2% of the total workforce.