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Mineral City

Ohio · 624 residents (2025 est.) · 0.703 sq mi
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Mineral City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,357. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 303 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,400. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
538
−36%since 2000
from 841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
765 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+18%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:624 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4936287628961K1990201020202024Mineral City
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,357
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,526 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,565
+82%since 2000
from $13,498 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+86%since 2010
from 0.226 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(820)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(12)
Diversity Score5.5%(29)
Diversity Score
5
+53%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral City, Ohio?

Mineral City, Ohio has about 538 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineral City, Ohio?

The typical household in Mineral City, Ohio earns about $45,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral City, Ohio expensive?

In Mineral City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral City, Ohio?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineral City, Ohio?

About 21.9% of people in Mineral City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral City, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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