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Manchester

Minnesota · 52 residents · 0.074 sq mi
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Manchester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−36%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,095 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
−10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11335576981990201020202024Manchester
202432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,375
+104%since 2000
from $15,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$917
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
26.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manchester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other25%(13)
Diversity Score45.1%(23)
Diversity Score
45
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.9%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manchester, Minnesota?

Manchester, Minnesota has about 52 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manchester, Minnesota?

The typical household in Manchester, Minnesota earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manchester, Minnesota expensive?

In Manchester, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Manchester, Minnesota?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Manchester, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manchester, Minnesota?

About 30.4% of people in Manchester, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manchester, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Manchester, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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