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Mansfield

Ohio · 47,534 residents · 30.874 sq mi
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Mansfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,318. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,300. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,534
−4%since 2000
from 49,346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,540 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K49K50K51K1990201020202024Mansfield
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,318
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,176 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,946
+13%since 2000
from $17,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(37,547)
Black19.6%(9,655)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(605)
Asian0.6%(310)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(21,628)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(33,002)
Black20.9%(9,922)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,319)
Asian0.7%(324)
Other6.4%(3,023)
Diversity Score58.8%(27,973)
Diversity Score
59
+34%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mansfield, Ohio?

Mansfield, Ohio has about 47,534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mansfield, Ohio?

The typical household in Mansfield, Ohio earns about $36,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mansfield, Ohio expensive?

In Mansfield, Ohio, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Mansfield, Ohio?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mansfield, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mansfield, Ohio?

About 24.5% of people in Mansfield, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mansfield, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Mansfield, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,093 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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