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Minerva

Ohio · 3,684 residents · 2.167 sq mi
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Minerva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,145. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,684
−6%since 2000
from 3,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,700 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Minerva
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,145
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,468 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,620
+64%since 2000
from $16,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,882)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,406)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(56)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other4.1%(152)
Diversity Score15.7%(577)
Diversity Score
16
+847%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minerva, Ohio?

Minerva, Ohio has about 3,684 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minerva, Ohio?

The typical household in Minerva, Ohio earns about $48,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minerva, Ohio expensive?

In Minerva, Ohio, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Minerva, Ohio?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Minerva, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minerva, Ohio?

About 15.1% of people in Minerva, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minerva, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Minerva, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 690 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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