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Manchester

Kansas · 47 residents · 0.16 sq mi
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Manchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $27,800. With a median age of 50.5, 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 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−54%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+24%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35701051411761990201020202024Manchester
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,670
+62%since 2000
from $14,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
4.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
+48%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
59
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(1)
Diversity Score5.3%(2)
Diversity Score
5
+2%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Kansas?

Manchester, Kansas has about 47 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Kansas?

The typical household in Manchester, Kansas earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Kansas expensive?

In Manchester, Kansas, the median home is worth about $27,800.

How educated are people in Manchester, Kansas?

About 22.0% 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 14.3% 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 34 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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