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Manchester, GA


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Manchester, Georgia

Manchester, Georgia, in Meriwether county, is 34 miles NE of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 63 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city contains a population of approximately 3,988.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 45% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Manchester.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $31,988.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Manchester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Manchester Housing

Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Manchester, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Manchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Manchester Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Manchester Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Manchester, GA

Comparing Manchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity93
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population48
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime24

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