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Mantua

Ohio · 1,005 residents (2025 est.) · 1.421 sq mi
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Mantua has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,732. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 385 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $179,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
−37%since 2000
from 1,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,005 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5987889781K1K1990201020202024Mantua
2024661
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,732
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,349
+82%since 2000
from $19,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+26%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,028)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(45)
Diversity Score18%(119)
Diversity Score
18
+583%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mantua, Ohio?

Mantua, Ohio has about 661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mantua, Ohio?

The typical household in Mantua, Ohio earns about $49,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mantua, Ohio expensive?

In Mantua, Ohio, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Mantua, Ohio?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mantua, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mantua, Ohio?

About 11.8% of people in Mantua, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mantua, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Mantua, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 510 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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