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Manchester, Illinois

Village · Population 261 · #1045 in Illinois
Manchester, Illinois

Manchester is a village in southeast Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Manchester had a population of 265.

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About Manchester

Set in the western part of Illinois, Manchester is a tiny community, home to 261 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Manchester holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 246 residents per square mile.

What Makes Manchester Unique

  • One of 21 places in the US named Manchester — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)261
Rank in state#1045 of 1,294
Land area1.06 sq mi
Density246/sq mi
Coordinates39.5423, -90.3303

🗺️ Map of Manchester