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Manchester, IA

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Population
5,357
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
939 ft
Median Home Value
$139,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$802/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,191
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityMarion, Iowa31 miles away · 42,732 residents.

About Manchester

Manchester is a city and the county seat of Delaware County, Iowa, situated along the Maquoketa River. Founded in 1852 as Burrington and serving as the county's largest commercial center, the agricultural and manufacturing community had a population of 5,065 at the 2020 census and is served by the West Delaware County School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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