Manor, Texas

Manor is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. It is about 12 miles northeast of Austin. Manor had 13,652 people in the 2020 census.

History

The Houston and Texas Central Railway was built through the area in 1871. The railroad made it easier for people in the area to send goods to other places.

The community was named Manor in 1872. It was named after James Manor, an early settler and postmaster. The City of Manor also gives 1872 as the year the city was founded.

By the middle of the 1880s, Manor had about 125 people. It had a school, three churches and six general stores. Cotton, cottonseed and grain were important products shipped from the town.

Manor continued to grow during the late 1800s and early 1900s. During the Great Depression, its population went down. The town remained a business center for farmers in the area.

Population

Manor grew quickly during the early 2000s. The population increased from 5,037 in 2010 to 13,652 in 2020. The United States Census Bureau estimated that 23,070 people lived in Manor in 2025.

Transportation

U.S. Route 290 passes through Manor. The road connects Manor with Austin to the southwest.

Education

Public schools in the area are operated by the Manor Independent School District. The district has elementary, middle and high schools. These include Manor High School and Manor New Tech High School.

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