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Mantua, OH


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Mantua, Ohio

Mantua, Ohio, in Portage county, is 20 miles NE of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 28 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The village is considered part of the Akron metropolitan area. Mantua has a population of 1,046.

The People and Families of Mantua

In Mantua, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mantua had a median family income of $56,125. Mantua finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Mantua ($2,050). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mantua Housing

About 65% of housing units in Mantua are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Mantua, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mantua Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mantua Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mantua People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Mantua Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mantua Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Mantua, OH

Comparing Mantua 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built11
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