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Manchester

Kentucky · 1,255 residents · 2.927 sq mi
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Manchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,995. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 483 residents. Median home value is $74,300. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,255
−28%since 2000
from 1,738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Manchester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,995
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,820
+8%since 2000
from $13,751 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+29%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,594)
Black6.3%(109)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(293)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,153)
Black6.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(217)
Diversity Score
17
+2%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
22.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Kentucky?

Manchester, Kentucky has about 1,255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Kentucky?

The typical household in Manchester, Kentucky earns about $15,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Kentucky expensive?

In Manchester, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Kentucky?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Kentucky?

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

Has Manchester, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 379 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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