Manchester, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 53 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.6%
Males: 24  (46.9%)
Females: 29  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

33.9 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 56064

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,815 (it was $26,786 in 2000)
Manchester:

$59,815
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,835 (it was $15,392 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-731,287,772 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Manchester $-731,287,772
MN $314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $75,712; detached houses: $75,636
March 2022 cost of living index in Manchester: -10909.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 30.6%

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Ancestries: Irish (52.6%), German (26.3%), Scotch-Irish (15.8%), Swedish (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1283 feet

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 596 people per square mile   (low).

Manchester, Minnesota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,407 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $773 (2.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (53.0 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (86.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (320.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hartland, MN (2.4 miles ),
Freeborn, MN (2.5 miles ),
Albert Lea, MN (2.6 miles ),
Clarks Grove, MN (2.6 miles ),
Alden, MN (2.7 miles ),
Conger, MN (2.9 miles),
Geneva, MN (3.4 miles ),
Twin Lakes, MN (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 43.72 N, Longitude: 93.45 W

Area code: 507

Distribution of median household income in Manchester, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Manchester, MN in 2022

Manchester satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+17.4%).

Average climate in Manchester, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Manchester, Minnesota average temperatures Manchester, Minnesota average precipitation Manchester, Minnesota humidity Manchester, Minnesota wind speed Manchester, Minnesota snowfall Manchester, Minnesota sunshine Manchester, Minnesota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Manchester-area historical tornado activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.2 miles away from the Manchester city center killed 6 people and injured 22 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 tornado 10.8 miles away from the city center killed 5 people and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Manchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 100% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 185.2 miles away from Manchester center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 194.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 298.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 282.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 465.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 279.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Freeborn County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Manchester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Manchester:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; ALBERT LEA, MN)
  • ST JOHNS LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ALBERT LEA, MN)
  • MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; ALBERT LEA, MN)
  • THORNE CREST RETIREMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ALBERT LEA, MN)
  • REM WOODVALE INC PLAINVIEW (Hospital, about 7 miles away; ALBERT LEA, MN)
  • MAYO DIALYSIS - ALBERT LEA (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; ALBERT LEA, MN)
  • ALBERT LEA M C HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; ALBERT LEA, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manchester:

  • Riverland Community College (about 23 miles; Austin, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,321)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 40 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 43 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • South Central College (about 43 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (about 49 miles; Saint Peter, MN; FT enrollment: 2,496)
  • St Olaf College (about 53 miles; Northfield, MN; FT enrollment: 3,141)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 56 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Manchester: Manchester Fire Department (A), Manchester City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Freeborn County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.7%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Manchester:

Marital status in Manchester, MN
  • Never married: 48.6%
  • Now married: 46.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 2.6%

For population 25 years and over in Manchester:

  • High school or higher: 71.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Minnesota average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Manchester, MN (based on Freeborn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant16,60935
Catholic5,3883
Evangelical Protestant4,21722
Other1682
None4,873-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Freeborn County:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Freeborn County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Freeborn County:

8.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Freeborn County:

7.3%
State:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.7%
State:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,050
Sewerage 0$0 1$365
Water Supply 0$0 1$14
Firefighters 0$0 1$204
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,103
Totals for Government 0$0 11$4,737

Manchester government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $42,000 ($792.45)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($528.30)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($132.08)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($75.47)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($75.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($75.47)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($56.60)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($37.74)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($18.87)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($94.34)

Manchester government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $40,000 ($754.72)
    Other: $32,000 ($603.77)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($18.87)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($56.60)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($75.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($264.15)
    Other: $5,000 ($94.34)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($339.62)

Manchester government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $118,000 ($2226.42)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $112,000 ($2113.21)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($113.21)

Strongest AM radio stations in Manchester:

  • KATE (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOWZ (1170 AM; 2 kW; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KTOE (1420 AM; 5 kW; MANKATO, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Manchester:

  • KCPI (94.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • K299AL (107.7 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: FREEBORN COUNTY CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC)
  • KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K220AR (91.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KOWZ-FM (100.9 FM; BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN; Owner: BLOOMING PRAIRIE FARM RADIO INC.)
  • KRUE (92.1 FM; WASECA, MN; Owner: MAIN STREET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KYTC (102.7 FM; NORTHWOOD, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • K280EB (103.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Manchester:

  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K54HA (Channel 54; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.5mTotal length
  • 7,805Total average daily traffic
  • 2,088Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Lottie L Thompson, 70800 Cr-74, Rt. 2 Box 309 (Brf 94/Petersen #91829) (Lat: 43.674889 Lon: -93.453583), Type: 79.2, Overall height: 76.8 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • LOttie L Thompson, 70800 Cr-74, Rt. 2 Box 309 (Brf 94/Petersen #91829) (Lat: 43.674889 Lon: -93.453583), Type: 79.2, Overall height: 76.8 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • John J Einck, 70859 270th Street (Lat: 43.745306 Lon: -93.452639), Type: 42.2, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Wisconsin Power And Light Company, Jimteach@alliantenergy.Com, , Madis-on, Phone: (608) 458-3006

  • John J Einck, 70859 270th Street (Lat: 43.745306 Lon: -93.452639), Type: 42.2, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Alliant Energy, Markmccune@alliantenergy.Com, , Cedar- Rapids, Phone: (319) 786-3538

  • Bridget Carter, 70800 Cr-74, Rt. 2 Box 309 (Brf 94/Petersen #91829) (Lat: 43.674889 Lon: -93.453583), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 27047 m, Overall height: 76.8 m, Registrant: American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • ANGELA L BOSSARD, 70859 270th Street (Lat: 43.745306 Lon: -93.452639), Type: 42.2, Structure height: 27047 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Alliant Energy, Wpltelcom@alliantenergy.Com, , Madis-on, Phone: (608) 458-3006

  • ANGELA L BOSSARD, 70859 270th Street (Lat: 43.745306 Lon: -93.452639), Type: 42.2, Structure height: 27047 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Licensee ID: C, Registrant: Wisconsin Power And Light Company, Wpltelcom@alliantenergy.Com, , Madis-on, Phone: (608) 458-3006


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Cr 25 6 Mi From Jct Hwy 65 (Lat: 43.721056 Lon: -93.332444), Call Sign: KNCY753, Licensee ID: L00056950,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.775 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2001, Expiration Date: 02/24/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2004, Registrant: Theodore R Hellie, 25249 770th Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, Phone: (507) 256-4551


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • VANRYSWYK, 70859 270th Street (Lat: 43.745306 Lon: -93.452639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 42.2 m, Call Sign: WQME714,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6730.62 MHz, Grant Date: 06/16/2020, Expiration Date: 07/19/2030, Certifier: Jim Teach, Registrant: Alliant Energy, 1035 43rd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401, Phone: (641) 422-1775, Email:

  • A1P0756A, 70800 Cr-74, Rt. 2 Box 309 (Brf 94/Petersen #91829) (Lat: 43.674889 Lon: -93.453583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.8 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQVM805,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2015, Expiration Date: 04/01/2025, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2021, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • MNFR0004, 70800 Cr-74, Rt. 2 Box 309 (Brf 94/Petersen #91829) (Lat: 43.674889 Lon: -93.453583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.8 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRUQ935,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 09/23/2022, Expiration Date: 09/23/2032, Certifier: Thomas Heier, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Manchester, MN
  • 46.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.7%Electricity
  • 26.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Manchester, MN
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Other fuel


Manchester compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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