Manchester is a city located in Meriwether County Georgia. Manchester has a 2024 population of 3,510. Manchester is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,580 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester is $58,745 with a poverty rate of 24.31%. The median age in Manchester is 33 years: 29.8 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manchester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,110 | 58.42% |
| White | 1,283 | 35.52% |
| Other race | 128 | 3.54% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.99% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,458 | 2.48 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Married | 508 | 2.87 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Non Family | 465 | 1.08 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 403 | 3.35 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 82 | 3.73 | 11 | 89 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 5.42% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 9.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 1.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,224 | 57.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 385 | 18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,152 | 1,102 | 8 |
| White | 915 | 823 | 215 |
| Asian | 58 | 47 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $45,417 | $18,956 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,402 | $47,381 | $33,831 |
| Some College | $51,736 | $51,717 | $51,833 |
$46,402
Average Earnings
$47,381
Average Male
$33,831
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Manchester residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,110 | 529 | 25.07% |
| White | 1,257 | 227 | 18.06% |
| Other | 128 | 107 | 83.59% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 107 | 80.45% |
| Multiple | 19 | 15 | 78.95% |
24.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.91%
Male Poverty Rate
32.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manchester is Other, with 83.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manchester is White, with 18.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.84% |
| High School | 24.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.58% |
| Some College | 3.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 25.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.46% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,365 | $67,642 |
| Households | $48,301 | $58,745 |
| Married Families | $83,672 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,068 | $34,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
276
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 234 | 15.62% |
| White | 96 | 9.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.82%
Born in Manchester
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
1.91%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.09% of Manchester residents were born in the United States, with 86.82% having been born in Georgia. 1.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,423 | -18 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 3,441 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 3,458 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 3,475 | -18 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 3,493 | -17 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 3,510 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 3,528 | -35 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 3,563 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 3,572 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 3,580 | -369 | -9.34% |
| 2019 | 3,949 | -20 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,969 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,983 | -28 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 4,011 | -37 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 4,048 | -19 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 4,067 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 4,075 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 4,103 | -61 | -1.46% |
| 2011 | 4,164 | -51 | -1.21% |
| 2010 | 4,215 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,988 | -116 | -2.83% |
| 1990 | 4,104 | -692 | -14.43% |
| 1980 | 4,796 | 17 | 0.36% |
| 1970 | 4,779 | 664 | 16.14% |
| 1960 | 4,115 | 79 | 1.96% |
| 1950 | 4,036 | 574 | 16.58% |
| 1940 | 3,462 | -283 | -7.56% |
| 1930 | 3,745 | 969 | 34.91% |
| 1920 | 2,776 | -647 | -18.9% |