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Manchester, Iowa

Introduction to Manchester, Iowa

Manchester, Iowa, in Delaware county, is located 34 miles N of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and is 184 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of approximately 5,257.

Manchester History

Manchester is the county seat of Delaware County. The city was named after a city of Manchester in England. In 1866, Manchester was incorporated by the Iowa State Legislature. Delaware County was founded in 1840 and was named after Delaware Senator John M. Clayton.

Manchester and nearby Attractions

  • Cedar Rock State Park
  • Pinicon Ridge County Park
  • Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  • Granger House Museum
  • Marion Heritage Center
  • Effigy Mounds National Monument

Things To Do In Manchester

While in Manchester tourists can visit Brucemore and the State Trout Hatchery. The Buffalo Creek County Park and Backbone State Park offer facilities for camping, canoeing, and fishing. You can also visit the Bixby State Preserve and the Wilder Memorial Museum. Kids love to visit the National Farm Toy Museum. There are many churches in the city that can be visited too. Manchester also hosts the Delaware County Fair every year in the month of July.

Manchester Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Quad City International Airport.

Manchester Higher Education

Higher education opportunities are offered by the Kirkwood Community College, Upper Iowa University, University of Iowa, and Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Manchester Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Manchester Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Manchester, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men32
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime76

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