Population 7,419 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Manchester
Household size in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Manchester is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.43 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
North Manchester skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in North Manchester than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Manchester
Renters in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.6% of households in North Manchester rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southwest. The renter share is down 7.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in North Manchester, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
North Manchester is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only six have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $620 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $578 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $716 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $715 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$94 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in North Manchester runs $715 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $94 a month from 2006–10, a 15% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Manchester
Bachelor's degrees in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in North Manchester have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Manchester is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Manchester
| Period | North Manchester | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Manchester has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only five have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Manchester compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester | 2.28 | 45.0 | 9.2% | 17.6% | 14.9% | 1955 | $715 | 24.9% | 93.9% | 1.6% |
| Laketon | 2.59 | 47.1 | 5.0% | 15.1% | 18.4% | 1952 | $921 | 17.4% | 89.8% | 3.9% |
| Liberty Mills | 2.56 | 41.6 | 7.1% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 1966 | $850 | 23.1% | 93.0% | 1.8% |
| Urbana | 2.36 | 45.3 | 4.1% | 10.5% | 12.6% | 1963 | $863 | 17.9% | 91.9% | 5.9% |
| Silver Lake | 2.47 | 45.5 | 7.2% | 14.9% | 18.3% | 1966 | $1,057 | 17.3% | 90.8% | 5.2% |
| Bracken | 2.56 | 39.7 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 1952 | $816 | 28.8% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
| Sidney | 2.45 | 43.1 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 1987 | $1,155 | 20.6% | 91.3% | 2.4% |
| Roann | 2.30 | 47.7 | 7.4% | 7.4% | 18.7% | 1954 | $676 | 13.9% | 89.8% | 2.7% |
| Luther | 2.77 | 32.3 | 10.5% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 1942 | $774 | 17.3% | 91.4% | 5.3% |
| South Whitley | 2.38 | 42.1 | 10.4% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 1964 | $804 | 14.3% | 88.9% | 4.6% |
| Claypool | 2.44 | 42.8 | 4.3% | 5.9% | 17.8% | 1981 | $1,025 | 16.2% | 90.5% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Manchester. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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