Manchester is a home rule-class city in Clay County, Kentucky, and serves as the county seat. Located in southeastern Kentucky, it is part of the Corbin KY Micropolitan statistical area. According to the 2020 census, Manchester had a population of 1,512.
The city is home to a minimum- and medium-security federal prison, which represents a significant institutional presence in the area. As the county seat of Clay County, Manchester functions as the administrative center for local government services.