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Manchester, Kentucky, in Clay county, is 69 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 1,738.
In Manchester, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Manchester, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Manchester has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.
In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $25,625.
Political donors in Manchester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,300. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 42% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Manchester tend toward the low side for Kentucky.
In Manchester, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Manchester can boast better commuting than most places.
Manchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Manchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use |  | |
| Working at Home |  |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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