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Mansfield, OH


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Mansfield, Ohio

Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland county, is 47 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Columbus, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 49,346 people lived in Mansfield.

The People and Families of Mansfield

In Mansfield, about 44% of adults are married. Mansfield is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Mansfield is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mansfield had a median family income of $37,541.

Political Inclinations

Mansfield residents donated more money ($31,401) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Mansfield Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Mansfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Mansfield, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Mansfield; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Mansfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mansfield Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mansfield Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mansfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mansfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mansfield, OH

Comparing Mansfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity410
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime21

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