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Mineral City

Ohio · 652 residents · 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 $48,088. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 189 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,000. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
−22%since 2000
from 841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+12%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4936287628961K1990201020202024Mineral City
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,088
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,215
+65%since 2000
from $13,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(601)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(24)
Diversity Score
4
+3%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral City, Ohio?

Mineral City, Ohio has about 652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mineral City, Ohio earns about $48,088 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral City, Ohio?

About 14.3% 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 27.4% of people in Mineral City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineral City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineral City, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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