Manchester, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Manchester, Oklahoma
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Location of Manchester, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 371.90/sq mi (143.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73758
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-46000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412938 |
Manchester is a small town located in Grant County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 90 people.
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Geography of Manchester
Manchester is found in the northwest part of Grant County. It is very close to the border between Oklahoma and Kansas.
The town is located along SH-132. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad also runs through Manchester.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Manchester covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 158 | — | |
| 1910 | 271 | 71.5% | |
| 1920 | 237 | −12.5% | |
| 1930 | 281 | 18.6% | |
| 1940 | 269 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 190 | −29.4% | |
| 1960 | 162 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 165 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 146 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 106 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 104 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 90 | −12.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 104 people living in Manchester. These people lived in 47 households. About 29.8% of these households had children under 18 years old.
The population was spread out by age. About 21.2% of the people were under 18. About 19.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Manchester was 44 years.
Education in Manchester
The public school district that serves Manchester is Medford Public Schools.
Before 2011, students in Manchester attended Wakita Public Schools. However, Wakita Public Schools later joined with Medford Public Schools.
Notable People from Manchester
- Mark Dinning (1933-1986), a famous singer, was born in Manchester.
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