Manchester, Minnesota facts for kids
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Manchester
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Location of Manchester, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 702.70/sq mi (269.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56007
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-39716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395825 |
Manchester is a small city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, the city had 57 people living there. By 2020, the population was 52.
History of Manchester
Manchester was first planned out in 1878. It was named after Manchester Township, Illinois. This was the former home of one of the first people to settle in the area.
The city's layout was officially recorded in 1882. A post office opened in Manchester in 1878. It served the community for many years until it closed in 1974.
Geography and Location
Manchester is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.19 square kilometers (0.07 square miles). All of this area is land.
Minnesota State Highway 13 is a main road that goes through Manchester. Interstate 90 is also located nearby, making it easy to travel to and from the city.
Population and People
The word "demographics" describes the different groups of people living in a place. This includes things like age, gender, and how many people live in each home.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 113 | — | |
| 1960 | 131 | 15.9% | |
| 1970 | 89 | −32.1% | |
| 1980 | 96 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 69 | −28.1% | |
| 2000 | 81 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −29.6% | |
| 2020 | 52 | −8.8% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 57 people living in Manchester. These people made up 26 households and 15 families. Most of the people living in the city were White. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23% of the households had children under 18 years old. Half of the households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 38% of all households were made up of just one person.
The average age of people in Manchester was about 36.8 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 years old or older. The city had more males (about 60%) than females (about 40%).
