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Manchester, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,022.
Population change since 2000: +20.5%
Males: 527  (51.6%)
Females: 495  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

31.4 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54615.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,858 (it was $42,375 in 2000)
Manchester:

$69,858
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,241 (it was $15,771 in 2000)

Manchester town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $224,503 (it was $101,700 in 2000)
Manchester:

$224,503
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $263,492; detached houses: $269,559; townhouses or other attached units: $222,018; in 2-unit structures: $137,244; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $304,949; mobile homes: $176,850
March 2022 cost of living index in Manchester: 91.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Manchester, WI (2010)
    • 99997.7%White alone
    • 131.3%Black alone
    • 90.9%Hispanic
    • 10.10%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (57.7%), Dutch (7.8%), Polish (5.9%), Irish (5.4%), English (4.7%), United States (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 880 feet

Land area: 34.9 square miles.

Population density: 29 people per square mile   (very low).

Manchester, Wisconsin map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Manchester town:

1.1% ($1,114)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (35.4 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (44.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (145.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kingston, WI (1.8 miles ),
Markesan, WI (2.1 miles ),
Friesland, WI (2.4 miles ),
Marquette, WI (2.5 miles),
Mackford, WI (2.5 miles ),
Dalton, WI (2.7 miles ),
Cambria, WI (3.1 miles ),
Randolph, WI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 43.67 N, Longitude: 89.07 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

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

3.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +149 (+21.3%).
Most common industries in Manchester, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.6%)
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Food (7.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.7%)
  • Construction (20.2%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Food (8.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Food (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Manchester, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Carpenters (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)

Average climate in Manchester, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Manchester-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 22.5 miles away from the Manchester town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Manchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 13% 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 366.5 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 153.4 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 341.3 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 366.5 miles away from Manchester center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 121.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 209.4 miles away from Manchester 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 Green Lake County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Manchester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Manchester:

  • RIVERDALE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MARKESAN, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR OF RANDOLPH (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; RANDOLPH, WI)
  • MARKESAN RESIDENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MARKESAN, WI)
  • SUNNYVIEW HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)
  • SUNNYVIEW VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)
  • MONTELLO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MONTELLO, WI)
  • FMC - RIPON SOUTH (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; RIPON, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manchester:

  • Marian University (about 34 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 34 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 36 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 39 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 41 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 45 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 46 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Manchester include: Faith Church (A), Saint Johns Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Williams Cemetery (1), Krastetter Cemetery (2), Lake Maria Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Dog Lake (A), Grand Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Green Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Manchester that have no violations reported:

  • ST PAULS LUTHERAN CH MANCHESTER (Population served: 305, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TUCKED AWAY TAVERN (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

3.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.9%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.6%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

12.0%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Manchester:

Marital status in Manchester, WI
  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 66.7%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 5.0%

For population 25 years and over in Manchester:

  • High school or higher: 76.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Manchester, WI (based on Green Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,2904
Evangelical Protestant5,09225
Mainline Protestant2,55511
Other81
None6,106-
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: 7
Green Lake County:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

14.45 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Green Lake County:

8.4%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Green Lake County:

26.8%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.8%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Manchester:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNWC (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Manchester:

  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXRO (95.3 FM; BEAVER DAM, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTLX (100.5 FM; COLUMBUS, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJWD (90.3 FM; MARSHALL, WI; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WFDL-FM (97.7 FM; LOMIRA, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS OF FOND DU LAC, INC.)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Manchester:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 11.6mTotal length
  • $1,345,000Total costs
  • 14,029Total average daily traffic
  • 788Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,451Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Shop 2 Rts 73 & 44 (Lat: 43.697194 Lon: -89.041778), Call Sign: KFD40,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.075 MHz, Grant Date: 01/30/1998, Expiration Date: 03/17/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2002, Registrant: County Of Green Lake, 570 South St, Green Lake, WI 54941


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Manchester, WI
  • 55.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.5%Utility gas
  • 7.5%Wood
  • 1.9%Electricity
  • 1.9%Coal or coke
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Manchester, WI
  • 61.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.8%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 2.9%Coal or coke
  • 2.9%Wood


Manchester compared to Wisconsin 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 significantly below 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 rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below 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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