Manchester, Jackson County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Manchester, Wisconsin
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Manchester Town hall
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Location of Manchester, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.4 sq mi (166.9 km2) |
| • Land | 64.2 sq mi (166.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 680 |
| • Density | 10.6/sq mi (4.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-48425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583634 |
| Website | http://www.manchesterwi.com/ |
Manchester is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 680 people lived there. Some smaller areas, like Fall Hall Glen and Shamrock, are also part of the town.
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Geography of Manchester
Manchester covers an area of about 64.4 square miles (166.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 64.2 square miles (166.4 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Manchester?
Let's look at the people who lived in Manchester in the year 2000.
Population and Homes
There were 680 people living in Manchester. These people lived in 265 different homes, and 196 of these were families. On average, about 10 people lived in every square mile of the town. There were also 322 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Different Backgrounds
Most of the people in Manchester were White, making up about 93% of the population. About 6% were Native American, and a very small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 265 homes:
- About 28% had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes, about 66%, were married couples living together.
- About 7% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband.
- About 20% of homes were individuals living alone.
- About 8% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a home was about 2.57, and the average family had about 2.94 people.
The people in Manchester were of different ages:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Manchester was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
Money in Manchester
In 2000, the average income for a home in Manchester was about $40,625 per year. For families, the average income was about $45,179 per year. On average, each person in the town earned about $18,184 per year. A small number of families (about 2%) and people (about 5%) lived below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes. This included about 2% of those under 18 and about 12% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Manchester
- Thomas Brooks Mills: He was born in Manchester. He became a Wisconsin legislator, which means he helped make laws for the state, and he was also a businessman.
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