Manchester, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 260 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.6%
 
Males: 124  (47.8%)
Females: 136  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

52.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62663.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,334 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Manchester:

$69,334
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,161 (it was $13,728 in 2000)

Manchester village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,918 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Manchester:

$88,918
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $98,070; detached houses: $98,347; mobile homes: $59,446
March 2022 cost of living index in Manchester: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.0%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Manchester, Illinois as of June 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Manchester is 294 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (37.8%), American (25.6%), English (11.0%), Swedish (4.9%), Irish (3.7%), Scottish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/31/1904

Elevation: 691 feet

Land area: 1.04 square miles.

Population density: 251 people per square mile   (very low).

Manchester, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,142 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $696 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (39.8 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (63.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (211.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Roodhouse, IL (2.2 miles ),
Murrayville, IL (2.2 miles ),
Alsey, IL (2.4 miles ),
White Hall, IL (2.8 miles ),
Glasgow, IL (2.8 miles),
Woodson, IL (2.9 miles ),
Winchester, IL (3.0 miles ),
Lynnville, IL (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 39.54 N, Longitude: 90.33 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Manchester, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Manchester, IL in 2022
Manchester satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+2.3%).
Most common industries in Manchester, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.6%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Chemicals (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Social assistance (8.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (7.2%)
  • Book stores & news dealers (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Manchester, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Construction laborers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)

Average climate in Manchester, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Manchester-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.5 miles away from the Manchester village center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the village center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Manchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 258% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 151.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 151.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 140.2 miles away from Manchester center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 169.8 miles away from Manchester center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 174.5 miles away from Manchester center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 152.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Scott County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 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:

  • WHITE HALL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • WHITE HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • A R C OF JACKSONVILLE, LTD, THE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • JACKSONVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CTR (Hospital, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-JACKSONVILLE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • EISENHOWER TERRACE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • ANNA TERRACE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manchester:

  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 41 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,460)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 41 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 42 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 53 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 55 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • St Charles Community College (about 57 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 58 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

Private elementary/middle school in Manchester:

  • LANCASTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 31, Location: HWY 11, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Manchester Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Manchester: Manchester Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Old Manchester Cemetery (1), Manchester Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

65.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Manchester:

Marital status in Manchester, IL
  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

For population 25 years and over in Manchester:

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Manchester, IL (based on Scott County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,78611
Mainline Protestant1,44810
Catholic1411
Other2-
None1,978-
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: 1
Scott County:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

7.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Scott County:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Scott County:

9.4%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.1%
Illinois:

14.5%
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
Water Supply 1$345$4,1400$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$1,000
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,461
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$2,214
Totals for Government 1$345$4,1404$4,676

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $76,000 ($292.31)
    Central Staff Services: $59,000 ($226.92)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($65.38)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($7.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($3.85)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($96.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $46,000 ($176.92)

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

  • Charges - Other: $4,000 ($15.38)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($30.77)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($19.23)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.85)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $111,000 ($426.92)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $38,000 ($146.15)
    Highways: $7,000 ($26.92)
  • Tax - Property: $9,000 ($34.62)

Manchester government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $746,000 ($2869.23)

Strongest AM radio stations in Manchester:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WJIL (1550 AM; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)

Strongest FM radio stations in Manchester:

  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • W201BL (88.1 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Manchester:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)

Manchester fatal accident list:

Apr 19, 1996 11:30 PM, 267, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 41.8mTotal length
  • 19,975Total average daily traffic
  • 1,849Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Manchester, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 62000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Manchester, IL

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 404 4th St (Lat: 39.541000 Lon: -90.330694), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WQCU440,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.775 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/2015, Expiration Date: 05/26/2025, Certifier: Dave King, Registrant: Scott County Sheriff, 35 East Market, Winchester, IL 62694, Phone: (217) 742-3141, Fax: (217) 742-5773, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Manchester, Lat: 39.540944 Lon: -90.331528, Type: Tank, Structure height: 249 m, Overall height: 251 m, Call Sign: WQIY832,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2008, Expiration Date: 06/24/2018, Cancellation Date: 08/25/2018, Certifier: Tyler D Treat, Registrant: Corn Belt Wireless, Inc., 243 North Pearl Street, Waverly, IL 62692, Phone: (217) 435-2222, Fax: (217) 435-2223, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N9UPE, Grant Date: 08/24/1993, Expiration Date: 08/24/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/25/2005, Registrant: Darren S Johnson, Manchester, IL 62663

  • Call Sign: K9SPD, Previous Call Sign: KC9DQU, Licensee ID: L00634697, Grant Date: 05/24/2023, Expiration Date: 04/29/2033, Certifier: Keith E Ushman, Registrant: Keith E Ushman, 11 Main St., Manchester, IL 62663


Most common first names in Manchester, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John670.4 years
Donald473.0 years
Mary472.5 years
Henry371.0 years
Floyd372.7 years
Mabel379.4 years
Jessie384.6 years
Robert366.6 years
William373.1 years
Anna277.9 years
Most common last names in Manchester, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams676.3 years
Andras579.6 years
Hawkins481.5 years
Cooper385.3 years
Thady383.3 years
Hudson383.3 years
Walker371.0 years
Bridges273.6 years
Anslyn270.5 years
Baird281.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Manchester, IL
  • 81.8%Utility gas
  • 16.9%Electricity
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Manchester, IL
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Manchester compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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