Editing Manchester, Iowa

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{{Infobox settlement
| name                     = Manchester, Iowa
| settlement_type          = [[City]]
| image_skyline            = Delaware County Courthouse.jpg
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| image_caption            = [[Delaware County Courthouse (Iowa)|Delaware County Courthouse]] in Manchester
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| map_caption              = Location of Manchester, Iowa
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| subdivision_type         = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name         = United States 
| subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1        = [[Iowa]]
| subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Iowa|County]]
| subdivision_name2        = [[Delaware County, Iowa|Delaware]]
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| leader_title             = Mayor
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| established_title        = Incorporated
| established_date         = March 19, 1864<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sos.iowa.gov/business/pdf/IncCities.pdf|accessdate=2024-11-05|title=List of Incorporated Cities|publisher=Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate|date=2022-11-02}}</ref>
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| unit_pref                = Imperial
| area_footnotes           = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_19.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 16, 2022}}</ref>
| area_total_km2           = 12.57
| area_land_km2            = 12.53
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| population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_footnotes     = 
| population_total         = 5065
| population_density_km2   = 404.23
| population_density_sq_mi = 1046.92
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| postal_code              = 52057
| area_code                = [[Area code 563|563]]
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| blank_info               = 19-48810
| blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
| blank1_info              = 2395826<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2395826}}</ref>
| website                  = {{URL|https://www.manchester-ia.org/|manchester-ia.org}}
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'''Manchester''' is a city in [[Delaware Township, Delaware County, Iowa|Delaware Township]] and the [[county seat]] of [[Delaware County, Iowa]], United States. The population was 5,065 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref><ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Manchester is located at the intersection of [[U.S. Route 20 in Iowa|U.S. Route 20]] and [[Iowa Highway 13|State Highway 13]] and is the largest community in Delaware County. It is home to the Delaware County Fair.

==History==
[[File:Delaware County Iowa 1903.png|alt=Map of Delaware County, 1903|thumb|left|Manchester in central Delaware County, Iowa, in 1903]] Manchester was founded in the 1850s. It was originally called '''Burrington''' after its founder, Levings Burrington, who settled there in 1852.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/historyofdelawar01west | title=The History of Delaware County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c | publisher=Western Historical Company | year=1878 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/historyofdelawar01west/page/478 478]–483}}</ref> The name was subsequently changed to Manchester.

The county courthouse was built in 1894 for $38,000. The clock in the tower was paid for with contributions from 700 county citizens. C.E. Bell designed the Romanesque Revival building,[1] which is constructed of red pressed brick. The main body of the building measures 76 by 100 feet.[3] The tower and spire are 135 feet (41 m) high, and the walls of the building are 18 inches (45.7&nbsp;cm) thick.[3] The decorative metal ceilings on the first floor and the elaborate woodwork are original to the building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource.

==Geography==
The community is located along the [[Maquoketa River]].<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>  According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.70|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-05-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|width= 20%
|state= Iowa
|shading= 
|percentages= 
|1870|1492
|1880|2275
|1890|2344
|1900|2887
|1910|2758
|1920|3111
|1930|3413
|1940|3762
|1950|3987
|1960|4402
|1970|4641
|1980|4942
|1990|5137
|2000|5257
|2010|5179
|2020|5065
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source: {{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}}
}}
[[File:FI0005433.jpg|alt=St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manchester, Iowa|thumb|St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manchester, Iowa]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 5,065 people, 2,228 households, and 1,312 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,047.0 inhabitants per square mile (404.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,395 housing units at an average density of 495.1 per square mile (191.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 93.0% [[White Americans|White]], 1.8% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.5% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.8% from other races and 3.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.2% of the population.

Of the 2,228 households, 25.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.8% were cohabitating couples, 30.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 19.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.1% of all households were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 24.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.2% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 and 44; 24.7% were from 45 and 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 5,179 people, 2,199 households, and 1,391 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1106.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,341 housing units at an average density of {{convert|500.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race made up 0.9% of the population.

There were 2,199 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,257 people, 2,167 households, and 1,397 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,274.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,315 housing units at an average density of {{convert|561.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.10% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.06% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.40% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 2,167 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

Age spread: 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,099, and the median income for a family was $39,219. Males had a median income of $33,506 versus $17,990 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,811. About 8.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
Manchester serves as the county seat of Delaware County, which is a major employer.

Manchester's largest area employers include; XL Specialized Trailers,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/commercial-truck-dealer-news/xl-specialized-trailers-to-expand-facility/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=www.truckpartsandservice.com|title=XL Specialized Trailers to expand facility |date=20 November 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=mike.putz@wcinet.com|first=Mike Putz|title=XL Specialized Trailers announce expansion plans|url=https://www.manchesterpress.com/news/xl-specialized-trailers-announce-expansion-plans/article_1c187445-2a68-5877-b768-77637e970891.html|access-date=2021-01-21|website=manchesterpress.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Herald|first=Telegraph|title=State awards more than $500,000 in tax credits for Manchester manufacturer's expansion|url=https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_904827cf-bccd-5df0-a499-2cf63c8220e1.html|access-date=2021-01-21|website=TelegraphHerald.com|language=en}}</ref>  Henderson Products, Regional Medical Center, and West Delaware Community School District, with many other strong small businesses throughout Delaware County. Agriculture is a major component of the local economy.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eller|first=Donnelle|date=October 23, 2020|title=Iowa city of 5,000 faces a hog confinement planned nearby|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2020/10/23/iowas-battles-homeowners-against-hog-confinement-animal-feeding-zoning-farmers-near-cities-cafo/5978405002/|access-date=2020-10-23|website=Des Moines Register|language=en-US}}</ref>

Manchester is located within {{convert|45 |miles}} of [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa|Cedar Rapids]], [[Waterloo, Iowa|Waterloo]] and [[Dubuque, Iowa|Dubuque]], three of the state's larger cities.

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Manchester Iowa Tirrill Park.jpg|thumb|Tirrill Park in Manchester]]
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Manchester completed the construction phase of a Whitewater Park in the spring of 2015 and opened the park on June 20, 2015. The park is located on a section of the Maquoketa River that runs through the downtown district. 

Manchester is home to the Manchester Trout Hatchery, which dates back to the 1890s. The facility also functions as the Iowa DNR NE Regional Office for Fisheries, Wildlife and Law Enforcement.

==Education==
Manchester is part of the [[West Delaware County Community School District]] in Delaware County, which includes West Delaware High School, Middle School and Lambert Elementary. The school's mascot is the Hawks.  In addition, St. Mary's Catholic School also serves PreK-6th.

West Delaware High School was designated by the United States Department of Education as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. This coveted award is based on their overall academic excellence.  Just two high schools were awarded this designation in the State of Iowa in 2012.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

West Delaware's Lambert Elementary and Middle School were recognized as a HealthierUS Bronze School in 2014, which is also nationally recognized.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

==Notable people==
* [[Robert Gallery]], former [[NFL]] offensive lineman with the [[Oakland Raiders]]
* [[Elizabeth Wilson (politician)|Elizabeth Wilson]], member of the [[Iowa House of Representatives]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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{{Portal|Iowa}} 
*[https://www.manchester-ia.org/ City of Manchester]
*[http://www.manchesteriowa.org Manchester Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.city-data.com/city/Manchester-Iowa.html City-Data] Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Manchester
*{{Cite NIE|wstitle=Manchester (Iowa)|short=x|display=Manchester. A city and the county-seat of Delaware County, Iowa}}

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