Manchester, Missouri facts for kids
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Manchester, Missouri
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Manchester City Hall, located in the Lyceum Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location of Manchester, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.03 sq mi (13.03 km2) |
| • Land | 5.03 sq mi (13.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,333 |
| • Density | 3,643.28/sq mi (1,406.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-45668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395827 |
Manchester is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 18,333 people lived there.
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History of Manchester
Manchester got its name from an English settler. This person named the city after Manchester, England.
Geography of Manchester
The city of Manchester covers about 5.08 square miles (13.16 square kilometers) of land. There is no large amount of water within the city limits.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,021 | — | |
| 1970 | 5,031 | 148.9% | |
| 1980 | 6,351 | 26.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,542 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 19,161 | 192.9% | |
| 2010 | 18,094 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 18,333 | 1.3% | |
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The population of Manchester was 18,333 people in 2020. This count was done by the 2020 United States census. The city has a mix of different people. About 81% of the people were white. Around 7% were Asian, and about 4% were Black or African-American. Many people also identified as being from two or more races.
The average age of people in Manchester was about 39 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Manchester
Most of Manchester is part of the Parkway School District. A smaller part of the city in the south belongs to the Valley Park School District.
The Parkway district has one high school in Manchester. It is called Parkway South High School. There are also two middle schools that serve this area. These are South Middle and Southwest Middle. Several elementary schools are also in Manchester. Some of these include Hanna Woods, Carman Trails, and Wren Hollow.
The Grand Glaize Branch of St. Louis County Library is located in Manchester. This library offers many books and resources for students and families.
See also
In Spanish: Manchester (Misuri) para niños
