Manchester, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manchester, Kansas
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Location within Dickinson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Platted | 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 294/sq mi (111.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67410
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-44225 |
| GNIS ID | 2395828 |
Manchester is a small city located in Dickinson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 47 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history connected to the early days of railroads in Kansas.
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History of Manchester
Manchester was first known as Keystone. It was officially planned out in 1887. By 1890, its name was changed to Manchester. The local post office in Manchester closed down in 1993.
Railroad Connections
Railroads played a big part in Manchester's past. In 1887, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a train line. This line connected areas from Neva to Superior, Nebraska, passing through Manchester. Even today, many local people still call this railway the "Santa Fe."
Later, in 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway joined with another company. It became known as the BNSF Railway. Another train line, the Chicago, Kansas and Western Railroad, started in Manchester in 1888. This line went west for 43 miles. The Santa Fe company bought this line in 1901. However, this specific line was closed in 1983.
Geography of Manchester
Manchester is a small city in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
The population of Manchester has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 250 | — | |
| 1920 | 263 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 241 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 215 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 151 | −29.8% | |
| 1960 | 153 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 92 | −39.9% | |
| 1980 | 98 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 80 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 102 | 27.5% | |
| 2010 | 95 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −50.5% | |
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Recent Population Data
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 47 people living in Manchester. There were 21 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people counted were white. The average age of people in Manchester was about 50.5 years old.
In 2010, the city had 95 people. There were 38 households at that time. The average age was 35.9 years.
Education in Manchester
Students in Manchester attend schools in the Chapman USD 473 public school district. The high school in this district is Chapman High School. Their sports teams are known as the Chapman Fighting Irish.
