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Manchester, TN


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Manchester, Tennessee

Manchester, Tennessee, in Coffee county, is 30 miles SE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee (center to center) and 61 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 8,294.

The People and Families of Manchester

In Manchester, about 50% of adults are married.

Manchester boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manchester had a median family income of $38,404. Interestingly, lots of people in Manchester have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Manchester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,150. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Manchester Housing

Manchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Manchester, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Manchester Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Manchester, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Women48
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home12
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime22

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