Manchester, Georgia facts for kids
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Manchester, Georgia
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Manchester in 2012
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Location in Meriwether County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Meriwether, Talbot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.05 sq mi (20.85 km2) |
| • Land | 8.01 sq mi (20.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,584 |
| • Density | 447.27/sq mi (172.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31816
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-49532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0317652 |
Manchester is a city in Georgia, USA. It's mostly in Meriwether County, but a small part is in Talbot County. In 2020, about 3,584 people lived there. This was a bit less than in 2010. It's the biggest town in Meriwether County. A large train yard, run by CSX Transportation, is also in Manchester.
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History of Manchester
Manchester started in 1907. This was when a train track, the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway, reached the area. Later, in 1946, this railway joined another one called the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. From Manchester, the tracks split. One line went to Atlanta, and another went to Birmingham.
In 1909, the state of Georgia officially made Manchester a city. The city was named after Manchester, England. In 2019, CSX Transportation tore down the old Manchester Yard Office. They did this to build a new, bigger building for their train yard.
Geography of Manchester
Manchester is in west-central Georgia. It's mainly in the southern part of Meriwether County. A small piece of the city stretches into Talbot County. The Pine Mountain Range runs along the city's southern edge. This ridge rises about 300 feet above the city. Its highest point is about 1,180 feet above sea level.
Highways and Roads
Georgia State Route 85 is the main road through Manchester. It goes southwest about 39 miles to Columbus. It also goes north about 10 miles to Woodbury. Georgia 85 meets Georgia 190 in the southern part of the city. Georgia 190 goes west about 16 miles along Pine Mountain. It ends near U.S. Route 27 south of Pine Mountain.
In the center of Manchester, Georgia 85 meets Georgia 41. Georgia 41 goes southeast about 6 miles to Woodland. It also goes northwest about 5 miles to Warm Springs.
Land and Water
Manchester covers about 8 square miles of land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles, is water. Pigeon Creek flows along the northern edge of the city. This creek then flows east into the Flint River.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 922 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,776 | 201.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,745 | 34.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,462 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,036 | 16.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,115 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,779 | 16.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,796 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,104 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,988 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,230 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,584 | −15.3% | |
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In 2020, Manchester had 3,584 people living in 1,494 households. About 1,056 families lived in the city.
Racial Makeup
The people living in Manchester come from different backgrounds.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,666 | 46.48% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,713 | 47.8% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.53% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
| Other/mixed | 108 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 | 2.04% |
Education
Students in Manchester attend different school districts based on which county they live in.
- If you live in Meriwether County, you go to schools in the Meriwether County School District.
- If you live in Talbot County, you go to schools in the Talbot County School District.
Notable People from Manchester
- Bill Mathis was a football player. He played for Clemson and won the Super Bowl with the New York Jets.
- Stuart Woods was a famous writer. His first best-selling book, Chiefs, was set in a town like Manchester, which he called Delano. Many of his later books feature characters who come from this city.
See also
In Spanish: Manchester (Georgia) para niños
