Minerva, Carroll County, Columbiana County, Stark County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Minerva, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Minerva, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Minerva, Ohio. The estimated population of Minerva, Ohio is 3,224 people, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look at the total population in Minerva over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,224
-2.13% -7.52%
2020
3,294
-5.99% -
2019
3,504
+0.63%
-
2018
3,482
-0.11% -
2017
3,486
- -

Population of Minerva, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.4%
98.3%
-4.98%
Black/African American
1.1%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
1%
0.7%
+42.86%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
1%
+360.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Minerva, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 +1.44% 40.2 +9.54% 47.2 -1.46%
2020 41.8 +2.2% 36.7 +0.82% 47.9 +5.27%
2019 40.9 -0.24% 36.4 -0.82% 45.5 -0.22%
2018 41 +1.99% 36.7 -0.81% 45.6 +1.79%
2017 40.2 - 37 - 44.8 -

The median age of Minerva, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 223 -18.5% 202 -22.72% 182 154
10 to 19 186 -22.59% 246 -14.41% 139 211
20 to 29 282 -15.04% 186 +17.77% 211 193
30 to 39 240 -0.18% 168 +3.08% 232 171
40 to 49 186 +18.45% 182 +7.89% 217 195
50 to 59 181 +22.2% 248 +16.61% 211 280
60 to 69 275 -38.99% 183 +14.81% 168 210
70+ 159 +19.75% 339 -21.99% 183 267

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Minerva, Ohio is $45,571.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Minerva.

  • Under 25
    $38,533.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,095.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,089.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,946.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Minerva, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Minerva, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Minerva, Ohio is currently $60,904.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.06% of households in Minerva are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Minerva against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    34.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Minerva is $28,904.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Minerva by the total population of Minerva.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Minerva, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Minerva to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    70.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Minerva that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Minerva over the age of 16 is 2,750.

Of those people, a total of 64.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Minerva is 62.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 212 74.50% 20.30%
20 to 24 years 269 94.10% 3.60%
25 to 29 years 135 61.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 190 86.30% 6.70%
35 to 44 years 415 86.00% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 475 86.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 226 69.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 176 55.70% 9.20%
65 to 74 years 377 22.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 275 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Minerva. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,568 64.30% 3.20%
Black or African American 34 85.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 26 42.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 122 75.40% 26.10%
Hispanic or Latino 31 51.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,563 64.20% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Minerva as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Minerva is 1,706, with median earnings of $33,309.00.

Women in Minerva, Ohio earning approximately 72.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,706 $33,309.00
Male 917 $37,669.00
Female 789 $27,212.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 95 $39,875.00
Business and Financial 64 $45,568.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $19,444.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 126 $45,690.00
Healthcare Support 52 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 176 $12,222.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $8,281.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $9,861.00
Sales 93 $21,484.00
Office and Administrative Support 140 $41,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $43,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 97 $46,964.00
Production 390 $36,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 89 $17,361.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 50 $39,500.00 45 $52,917.00
Business and Financial 41 $46,641.00 23 $43,281.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $39,583.00 26 $3,889.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 111 $45,474.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 52 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $6,932.00 125 $15,469.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $7,045.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 17 $9,861.00
Sales 22 $0.00 71 $28,304.00
Office and Administrative Support 78 $43,571.00 62 $20,556.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $43,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $45,179.00 10 $0.00
Production 256 $29,083.00 134 $67,880.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $47,059.00 29 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,515 households in Minerva, with an average household size of 2.11 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 784 families in Minerva with an average family size of 2.75 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 538 92 154 731
Average Household Size 2.86 2.95 3.2 1.22
Total Families 538 92 154 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.42 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 784 families in Minerva, 8.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Minerva:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,685 housing units in Minerva, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,515 89.91%
Vacant 170 10.09%

44.51% of the total 1,685 housing units in Minerva are rental units. This is approximately 750 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 736 are occupied by the owner - or 43.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Minerva is $756.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Minerva that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    29
  • Less than $500
    66
  • $500 to $999
    629
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    55
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Minerva is $97,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Minerva that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    65
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    316
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    221
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    84
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    32
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    18
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Minerva. The chart below shows the number of properties in Minerva that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    393
  • 1940 to 1949
    197
  • 1950 to 1959
    437
  • 1960 to 1969
    107
  • 1970 to 1979
    156
  • 1980 to 1989
    142
  • 1990 to 1999
    165
  • 2000 to 2009
    54
  • 2010 to 2013
    34
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Minerva that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    44
  • 1 vehicle available
    727
  • 2 vehicles available
    499
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    245

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Minerva get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Minerva that commute to work in a particular way.

19.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Minerva.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    332
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    404
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    87
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    99
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    261
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    131
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    35
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    78
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    14
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Minerva, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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