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Manchester

Iowa · 5,065 residents · 4.842 sq mi
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Manchester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,729. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,065
−4%since 2000
from 5,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Manchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,729
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,099 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,246
+87%since 2000
from $18,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,679)
Black1.8%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(109)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other2.2%(110)
Diversity Score15.7%(797)
Diversity Score
16
+444%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Iowa?

Manchester, Iowa has about 5,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Iowa?

The typical household in Manchester, Iowa earns about $49,729 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 $113,300, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Iowa?

About 19.3% 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 12.8% of people in Manchester, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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