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Minster, OH


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Minster, Ohio

Minster, Ohio, in Auglaize county, is 44 miles NW of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 78 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. The village is conveniently located inside the Lima metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,794 people in Minster.

The People and Families of Minster

In Minster, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Minster are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Minster had a median family income of $66,176. Minster has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Minster living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Minster, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,750) in Minster. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Minster Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Minster is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Minster, 92% of commuters drive to work. The village is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Minster than other villages.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMinster Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Minster People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Minster Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Minster Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Minster Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Minster Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Minster Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Minster College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Minster, OH

Comparing Minster 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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