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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Manchester

Georgia · 3,988 residents · 8.013 sq mi
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Manchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,842. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,900. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,988
−3%since 1990
from 4,110 in 1990
1990 – 2025
498 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 513 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+2%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Manchester
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,842
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,339
+62%since 1990
from $8,837 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$411
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
62.9%
−10.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
37.1% rent
2.1
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(2,430)
Black40.6%(1,668)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(2,543)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(2,232)
Black42%(1,676)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.7%(26)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,501)
63
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+13%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Georgia?

Manchester, Georgia has about 3,988 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Georgia?

The typical household in Manchester, Georgia earns about $25,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Georgia expensive?

In Manchester, Georgia, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Georgia?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Georgia?

About 25.0% of people in Manchester, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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