Manchester (village), New York facts for kids
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Manchester, New York
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 Manchester (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,640 |
| • Density | 1,437.34/sq mi (554.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14504
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-44853 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956335 |
Manchester is a small village in Ontario County, New York, United States. It is part of the larger Town of Manchester. In 2010, about 1,709 people lived here. The village got its name from the city of Manchester in England.
The Village of Manchester is located in the southwest part of its town. It is just north of Canandaigua.
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The History of Manchester Village
The area where Manchester Village now stands was first settled in 1793. This made it the very first settlement in the entire Town of Manchester.
The community was originally called "Coonsville." It was named after Valentine Coon, one of the first people to settle there. Later, when factories and making things became important, the name was changed to "Manchester." The village officially became a village in 1892.
Where is Manchester Located?
Manchester Village covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
New York State Route 21 goes right through the village. Manchester is also located just south of the New York State Thruway (which is a major highway). You can find exit 43 of the Thruway near the village. Another road, New York State Route 96, is also close by.
People Living in Manchester
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 329 | — | |
| 1900 | 711 | — | |
| 1910 | 881 | 23.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,418 | 61.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,429 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,330 | −6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,262 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,344 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,305 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,698 | 30.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,598 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,475 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,709 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,640 | −4.0% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 1,475 people living in Manchester Village. These people made up 648 households, and 395 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,260 people per square mile. This means that many people lived in a small area. There were also 688 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.56%). A small number were African American (0.41%), Native American (0.34%), or Asian (0.20%). About 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 23.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 47.7% were married couples. Many households (38.9%) were not families. About 31.3% of all households were single people. Also, 18.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.28 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 21.9% were under 18 years old. About 23.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 43 years.
The median income for a household was $36,146. For families, the median income was $44,625. The per capita income for the village was $17,956. About 7.2% of the people and 3.0% of families lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Manchester (villa) para niños
