Manchester, MO

Manchester, Missouri

Manchester, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 12 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Manchester contains a population of approximately 19,161.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Manchester, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $71,329. The typical family in Manchester is better off than most in Missouri. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Manchester. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Manchester, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Manchester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,175. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Manchester.

Manchester Housing

Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Missouri, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Manchester, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Manchester, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Manchester Almanac

Manchester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Manchester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Manchester residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manchester, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Manchester

Manchester Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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