FAMiLiES
The families who choose Dickinson County are the most powerful proof it's roadmarkable.
ABOUT MANCHESTER
The Kind of Place You Don't Want to Leave
Manchester is a small agricultural community in southeast Dickinson County — quiet, rooted, and exactly what it has always been. With approximately 150 residents, Manchester sits on the rural edge of the county where the land is open, the neighbors are few, and the connection to Kansas's agricultural heritage runs deep.
Served by USD 487, the Herington school district, Manchester students access a full K-12 program just miles away. Twenty miles from Abilene via Highway 4, Manchester offers county water and the open space that's disappearing fast in other parts of the state. For those who want to own land, raise livestock, or simply live without a subdivision in sight, Manchester is a community worth a serious look.
BY THE NUMBERS
Manchester at a Glance
~150
POPULATION
2024 Estimate
44
MEDIAN AGE
Dickinson County
$68K
MEDIAN HH INCOME
Dickinson County, ACS 2024
8.8%
POVERTY RATE
Below national average
$148.5K
MEDIAN HOME VALUE
Dickinson County, ACS 2023
79.1%
HOME OWNERSHIP RATE
Dickinson County
96.8%
EMPLOYMENT RATE
Dickinson County
~20 Miles
Southeast Dickinson County
USD 487
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Herington District, K-12
Why Manchester? One of Dickinson County's most rural and serene communities — authentic Kansas living at its most unfiltered, for those who know exactly what they're looking for.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Life in Manchester
Dickinson County offers a quality of life that blends affordability, connection, and opportunity. Explore what life here actually looks like — from housing options to healthcare, schools to outdoor spaces.
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Doing Business in Manchester
WORKFORCE INCENTIVES
Manchester businesses connect to the full range of Kansas and Dickinson County incentive programs — from tax tools to workforce development resources. We'll help you find what fits your goals.
WORKFORCE & LABOR DATA
Manchester is part of Dickinson County's broader economic story — a county where jobs are stable, incomes are growing, and the cost of doing business remains competitive. See the county data.