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Manchester

County:
Clay County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.927
State:
Kentucky

Manchester is a city located in Clay County, Kentucky. Manchester has a 2026 population of 1,389. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Manchester is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -8.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,521 in 2020.

The median household income in Manchester is $23,529 with a poverty rate of 41.06%. The median age in Manchester is 41.9 years: 41.7 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.9 males.

1.4K
Total Population
475
Density (mi²)
-22 -1.56%
Growth

Manchester Population

Manchester Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,389-22-1.56%
20251,411-22-1.54%
20241,433-6-0.42%
20231,439-26-1.77%
20221,465-38-2.53%
20211,503-18-1.18%
20201,521-4-0.26%
20191,294-26-1.97%
20181,320-16-1.2%
20171,336-23-1.69%
20161,359-22-1.59%
20151,381-11-0.79%
20141,392-12-0.85%
20131,404-23-1.61%
20121,427-8-0.56%
20111,43518014.34%
20101,445-6-0.41%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 41.7 years

Manchester Adults

There are 1,309 adults, (225 of whom are seniors) in Manchester.

Sex Ratio

Female: 838 (54.4%)
Male: 703 (45.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Manchester includes 84.69% White, 5.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,30584.69%
Two or more races1499.67%
Black or African American875.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races704.54%
White50.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,30084.36%
Black or African American875.65%
Two or more races795.13%

Manchester Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Manchester 's average per capita income is $29,375. Household income levels show a median of $23,529. The poverty rate stands at 41.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,571-
Families$38,750$61,073
Households$23,529$64,171
Non Families$16,064$64,328

$29,375

Average Income

$23,529

Median Household Income

41.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)