Manchester, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manchester, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Manchester, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Manchester, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1814 |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,800 |
| • Density | 3,622.25/sq mi (1,397.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17345
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-46864 |
| Website | manchesterborough.com |
Manchester is a small town, known as a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 2,798 people lived there. It is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area.
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History of Manchester
Manchester was first settled in 1814. Back then, it was a village called Liverpool. In 1869, it officially became a borough. This happened in the eastern part of Manchester Township.
Manchester During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, a major conflict in U.S. history, Manchester faced a challenge. In the Gettysburg Campaign, which was a series of battles, soldiers from the 17th Virginia Cavalry raided local businesses.
Geography of Manchester
Manchester is located at 40°03′39″N 76°43′11″W / 40.060943°N 76.719626°W.
Area and Land
According to the United States Census Bureau, Manchester covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the borough's limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 406 | — | |
| 1880 | 430 | 5.9% | |
| 1890 | 513 | 19.3% | |
| 1900 | 507 | −1.2% | |
| 1910 | 547 | 7.9% | |
| 1920 | 716 | 30.9% | |
| 1930 | 940 | 31.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,004 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,264 | 25.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,454 | 15.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,391 | 64.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,027 | −15.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,830 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,350 | 28.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,763 | 17.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,798 | 1.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,788 | 0.9% | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 2,350 people living in Manchester. These people lived in 1,009 households. About 664 of these households were families.
Population Growth
The population density was about 2,986.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,153.1/km2). This means there were many people living close together. The borough had 1,058 housing units.
Age Distribution
The population in Manchester was spread out across different age groups. About 21.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 10.3% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 34.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 35 years.
Education in Manchester
Students in Manchester attend schools within the Northeastern York School District. This district provides public education for the area.
Notable People from Manchester
Some interesting people have connections to Manchester:
- Chester H. Gross (1888–1973): He was an American politician. He is buried in Manchester.
- Wayne Schafer (born 1963): He is a business owner. He moved to Manchester in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Manchester (Pensilvania) para niños
