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North Manchester, Indiana

Introduction to North Manchester, Indiana

North Manchester, Indiana, in Wabash county, is 34 miles W of Fort Wayne, Indiana and 87 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 6,260 people in the town.

North Manchester History

North Manchester was established in 1837. It was founded by Peter Ogan and named after Manchester, England. It is located on the Eel River in Wabash County, which was created in 1835 and named after the Wabash River. Wabash is the Miami Indian name for pure white. It was named because much of the riverbed is formed of limestone. The city was the center of automobile manufacturing for the DeWitt Motor Company during the early 1900s.

North Manchester and nearby Attractions

  • North Manchester Center for History
  • Black Pine Animal Park
  • Dan Quayle Center & Museum
  • Indian Trails Park
  • Doranew Holland State Recreation Area

Things To Do In North Manchester

North Manchester is home to a number of parks and recreational areas, including Salamonie Lake, Lake Clare, Lakeside Park and the Indian Trails Park. The Tokens ‘n’ Tickets Amusement Park is a popular recreational spot for children. The Wabash County Historical Museum and the North Manchester Center for History are the local museums.

North Manchester Transportation

Fort Wayne International is the nearest major airport.

North Manchester Higher Education

Manchester College is the local college. Other nearby universities include Indiana Wesleyan University, the University of Notre Dame and Anderson University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyNorth Manchester Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNorth Manchester Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%North Manchester College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%North Manchester Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%North Manchester Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of North Manchester, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime65

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