Manchester, Kansas facts for kids
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Manchester, Kansas
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Location within Dickinson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Platted | 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 294/sq mi (111.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67410
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-44225 |
| GNIS ID | 2395828 |
Manchester is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 47.
History
Manchester was originally called Keystone, and under the latter name laid out in 1887. The name Manchester was adopted by 1890.
The post office in Manchester was discontinued in 1993.
In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Manchester to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".
In 1888, a rail line of the Chicago, Kansas and Western Railroad opened, starting from Manchester and running 43 miles west to Barnard The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway acquired the line 1901. An application was filed in 1983 to abandon this "Minneapolis District" line.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 250 | — | |
| 1920 | 263 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 241 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 215 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 151 | −29.8% | |
| 1960 | 153 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 92 | −39.9% | |
| 1980 | 98 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 80 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 102 | 27.5% | |
| 2010 | 95 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −50.5% | |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 47 people, 21 households, and 12 families in Manchester. The population density was 293.8 per square mile (113.4/km2). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 250.0 per square mile (96.5/km2). The racial makeup was 100.0% (47) white or European American (100.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.
Of the 21 households, 9.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 33.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of households consisted of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2.
12.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 17.0% from 25 to 44, 46.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 176.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 173.3 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $42,864) and the median family income was $86,250 (+/- $73,940). The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,167 (+/- $18,570).
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 95 people, 38 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 380.0 inhabitants per square mile (146.7/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 240.0 per square mile (92.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 4.2% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 38 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.21.
The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.
Education
The community is served by Chapman USD 473 public school district. The Chapman High School mascot is Chapman Fighting Irish.
See also
In Spanish: Manchester (Kansas) para niños
