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Manchester

Iowa · 5,179 residents · 4.842 sq mi
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Manchester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,179
−1%since 2000
from 5,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Manchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,036
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,099 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,573
+9%since 2000
from $18,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−4%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,169)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(43)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(152)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,023)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other3.2%(165)
Diversity Score12%(620)
Diversity Score
12
+315%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Iowa?

Manchester, Iowa has about 5,179 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Iowa?

The typical household in Manchester, Iowa earns about $42,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Iowa expensive?

In Manchester, Iowa, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Iowa?

About 10.6% of people in Manchester, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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