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Manchester

Kansas · 49 residents (2025 est.) · 0.16 sq mi
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Manchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−32%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
431 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+29%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:49 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
35701051411761990201020202024Manchester
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,750
−76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,122
+50%since 2000
from $14,035 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+32.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
+15%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.6%
+46.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(93)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.6%(2)
Diversity Score
4
−31%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Kansas?

Manchester, Kansas has about 69 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Kansas?

The typical household in Manchester, Kansas earns about $13,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Manchester, Kansas?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Kansas?

About 40.6% of people in Manchester, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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