Manchester, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Manchester is a city located in Meriwether
and Talbot
Counties in the U.S. state
of Georgia
, although primarily in Meriwether. The population was 3,769 at the 2010 census.
of 2000, there were 3,769 people, 1,629 households, and 1,057 families residing in the city. The population density
was 698.1 people per square mile (269.7/km²). There were 1,853 housing units at an average density of 324.4 per square mile (125.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.22% White, 42.23% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.10% from other races
, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 1,629 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples
living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,983, and the median income for a family was $31,988. Males had a median income of $25,942 versus $21,484 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,130. About 17.8% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.0% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Meriwether County, Georgia
Meriwether County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 14, 1827. As of 2000, the population was 22,534. The 2009 Census Estimate reflects a population of 22,783...
and Talbot
Talbot County, Georgia
Talbot County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The 2000 Census showed a population of 6,498. The 2009 Census Estimate showed a population of 6,355. The county seat is Talbotton.-History:...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, although primarily in Meriwether. The population was 3,769 at the 2010 census.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,769 people, 1,629 households, and 1,057 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 698.1 people per square mile (269.7/km²). There were 1,853 housing units at an average density of 324.4 per square mile (125.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.22% White, 42.23% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 1,629 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,983, and the median income for a family was $31,988. Males had a median income of $25,942 versus $21,484 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $16,130. About 17.8% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.0% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people from Manchester
- Bestselling author Stuart WoodsStuart Woods-Early life:Stuart Woods was born in Manchester, Georgia and graduated in 1959 from the University of Georgia, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After graduation he enrolled in the Air National Guard, spending two months in basic training before moving to New York, where he began a career in...
, and was the inspiration for his first bestseller, Chiefs. - Former Clemson and New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
football player, Bill MathisBill MathisBill Mathis was an American college and professional football player. A halfback, he is in the Clemson University Hall of Fame, South Carolina Hall of Fame, and the Georgia Hall of Fame...
.