Manchester is a city located in Clay County Kentucky. Manchester has a 2024 population of 1,398. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Manchester is currently declining at a rate of -2.1% annually and its population has decreased by -7.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,516 in 2020.
The average household income in Manchester is $48,021 with a poverty rate of 40.15%. The median age in Manchester is 40.8 years: 41 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manchester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,698 | 77.36% |
| Black or African American | 349 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 6.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 775 | 2.82 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 294 | 3.73 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.22 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
| Female | 129 | 3.64 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 66 | 4.14 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 5.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 7.99% |
| High School Graduate | 566 | 34.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 340 | 20.74% |
| Some College | 273 | 16.66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,287 | 903 | 231 |
| Black | 237 | 210 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 65 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 4 |
| Islander | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 21.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,349 | $63,750 | $41,217 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $24,097 |
| High School Graduate | $22,857 | $21,316 | $33,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,463 | $0 | $7,188 |
| Overall | $31,935 | $27,875 | $33,717 |
| Some College | $33,667 | $34,063 | $33,523 |
$31,935
Average Earnings
$27,875
Average Male
$33,717
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.8% of Manchester residents speak only English, while 0.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,691 | 629 | 37.2% |
| Black | 349 | 158 | 45.27% |
| Multiple | 138 | 79 | 57.25% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 12 | 63.16% |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 100% |
40.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.48%
Male Poverty Rate
38.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manchester is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manchester is White, with 37.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.52% |
| Some College | 37.02% |
| High School | 36.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.46% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,972 | $59,927 |
| Households | $30,474 | $48,021 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,143 | $26,152 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
100
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 4.7% |
| Black | 34 | 14.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.5%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
83.28%
Born in Manchester
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Manchester residents were born in the United States, with 83.28% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,252 | -29 | -2.26% |
| 2028 | 1,281 | -29 | -2.21% |
| 2027 | 1,310 | -30 | -2.24% |
| 2026 | 1,340 | -29 | -2.12% |
| 2025 | 1,369 | -29 | -2.07% |
| 2024 | 1,398 | -30 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 1,428 | -28 | -1.92% |
| 2022 | 1,456 | -40 | -2.67% |
| 2021 | 1,496 | -20 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 1,516 | 222 | 17.16% |
| 2019 | 1,294 | -26 | -1.97% |
| 2018 | 1,320 | -16 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 1,336 | -23 | -1.69% |
| 2016 | 1,359 | -22 | -1.59% |
| 2015 | 1,381 | -11 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 1,392 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 1,404 | -23 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 1,427 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 1,435 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 1,445 | 0 | 0% |