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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Manchester, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime98

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