Manchester, Missouri

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Manchester, Missouri
Manchester MO edited.jpg
Manchester City Hall, located in the Lyceum Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
St. Louis County Missouri Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Manchester Highlighted.svg
Location of Manchester, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°34′59″N90°30′23″W / 38.58306°N 90.50639°W / 38.58306; -90.50639
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Louis
Area
[1]
  Total5.03 sq mi (13.03 km2)
  Land5.03 sq mi (13.03 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total18,333
  Density3,643.28/sq mi (1,406.73/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 29-45668 [3]
GNIS feature ID2395827 [2]
Website www.manchestermo.gov

Manchester is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 18,333 at the 2020 census. [4]

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History

Manchester in 1911. "Scenery in Manchester, Mo.".jpg
Manchester in 1911.

Manchester was named by an English settler after Manchester, England. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.08 square miles (13.16 km2), all land. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1960 2,021
1970 5,031148.9%
1980 6,35126.2%
1990 6,5423.0%
2000 19,161192.9%
2010 18,094−5.6%
2020 18,3331.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census [8] counted 18,333 people, 7,430 households, and 4,917 families in Manchester. The population density was 3,644.7 per square mile (1,407.0/km2). There were 7,742 housing units at an average density of 1,539.2 per square mile (594.2/km2). The racial makeup was 81.25% (14,896) white, 3.56% (652) black or African-American, 0.1% (19) Native American, 6.79% (1,245) Asian, 0.01% (2) Pacific Islander, 1.34% (246) from other races, and 6.94% (1,273) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.6% (839) of the population.

Of the 7,430 households, 35.8% had children under the age of 18; 56.6% were married couples living together; 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 28.7% consisted of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.

24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 100.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey [9] estimates show that the median household income was $78,381 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,143) and the median family income was $100,227 (+/- $6,683). Males had a median income of $52,025 (+/- $6,379) versus $44,271 (+/- $5,783) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $49,447 (+/- $4,092). Approximately, 4.7% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census [10] of 2010, there were 18,094 people, 7,239 households, and 5,048 families living in the city. The population density was 3,561.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,375.2/km2). There were 7,553 housing units at an average density of 1,486.8 per square mile (574.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% White, 3.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.0% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 7,239 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% 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 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 19,161 people, 7,206 households, and 5,332 families living in the city. The population density was 3,834.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,480.5/km2). There were 7,402 housing units at an average density of 1,481.3 per square mile (571.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.60% White, 2.42% African American, 0.09% Native American, 4.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 7,206 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $64,381, and the median income for a family was $71,329. Males had a median income of $50,783 versus $35,039 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,663. About 1.5% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The vast majority of Manchester is in the Parkway School District, while a small portion in the south is in the Valley Park School District. [11]

The Parkway district has one high school located within the Manchester city limits: Parkway South High School. Two middle schools (South Middle and Southwest Middle) serve this high school area, and several elementary schools bring education to the neighborhood level. [12] Hanna Woods, Carman Trails, and Wren Hollow are some of the elementary schools that serve Manchester.

The Grand Glaize Branch of St. Louis County Library is in Manchester. [13] [14] [15]

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School was in Manchester until its 2017 closure. [16]

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References

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  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manchester, Missouri
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  13. "Grand Glaize Branch Archived 2009-09-03 at the Wayback Machine ." St. Louis County Library. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
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