Manchester, Ohio
| Manchester, Ohio | |
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| Village | |
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| Coordinates: 38°41′22″N 83°36′33″W / 38.68944°N 83.60917°WCoordinates: 38°41′22″N 83°36′33″W / 38.68944°N 83.60917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roy Carpenter |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 2,023 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 2,003 |
| • Density | 1,580.5/sq mi (610.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 45144 |
| Area code(s) | 937 |
| FIPS code | 39-47012[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061465[2] |
| Website | http://www.manchesterohio.org/ |
Manchester is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,023 at the 2010 census.
Manchester is served by the Manchester Local School District and the Manchester Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library.
Manchester has a full-time Police department that has 3 officers. The Manchester Fire/Rescue/EMS has 50 members including 3 full-time EMS personnel and operates in Manchester Village, Manchester Township, and Sprigg Township.
History
Manchester was platted in 1791 by Nathaniel Massie. In 1833, the town contained a post office, three stores, and about 25 houses.[6]
Gallery
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Manchester corporation limit sign.
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Looking east on Second Street (U.S. Highway 52) in Manchester.
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Aerial view of the village.
Geography
Manchester is located at 38°41′22″N 83°36′33″W / 38.68944°N 83.60917°W (38.689546, -83.609263).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), of which, 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]
Manchester is located at the junction of U.S. Route 52 and Ohio State Route 136. Manchester is at the approximate halfway point between Cincinnati and Huntington, West Virginia.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,023 people, 818 households, and 527 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,580.5 inhabitants per square mile (610.2 /km2). There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 806.3 per square mile (311.3 /km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 818 households of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the village was 38.1 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,043 people, 882 households, and 555 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,894.5 people per square mile (730.4/km²). There were 1,027 housing units at an average density of 952.4/mi² (367.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.50% White, 0.15% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.
There were 882 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $23,140, and the median income for a family was $28,641. Males had a median income of $29,539 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,535. About 19.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under the age of 18 and 23.3% of those 65 and older.
Notable natives and residents
- Donald Hoobler-Served in Easy company 506th PIR
- Jack Roush - founder, CEO, and owner of Roush Fenway Racing
- William L. Strong - former Mayor of New York City
- Doug White - a Republican politician and former President of the Ohio Senate
See also
- List of cities and towns along the Ohio River
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Kilbourn, John (1833). "The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary". Scott and Wright. p. 291. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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