Mansfield, OH Metro Area
Mansfield, OH · Metro Area
125,099Population
A metropolitan statistical area of 1 county, part of the Mansfield-Ashland-Bucyrus, OH combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.
- Median household income
- $59,509
- Median home value
- $164,800
- Land area
- 495 sq mi 253 people per sq mi
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Counties in this metro area
Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.
| County | Role | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County, OH | Central | 125,099 | $59,509 | $164,800 |
Largest cities and towns
26 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.
| Place | Type | Population | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, OH | City | 47,663 | $44,540 |
| Madison, OH | — | 11,109 | $57,824 |
| Springfield, OH | — | 11,104 | $80,762 |
| Sharon, OH | — | 8,991 | $60,684 |
| Shelby, OH | City | 8,865 | $58,351 |
| Troy, OH | — | 7,102 | $61,848 |
| Ontario, OH | City | 6,667 | $68,539 |
| Washington, OH | — | 6,591 | $89,333 |
| Mifflin, OH | — | 6,114 | $73,750 |
| Lexington, OH | Village | 4,774 | $52,196 |
| Jackson, OH | — | 3,676 | $72,986 |
| Jefferson, OH | — | 3,522 | $53,333 |
| Worthington, OH | — | 2,995 | $73,750 |
| Monroe, OH | — | 2,742 | $90,200 |
| Weller, OH | — | 2,527 | $97,406 |
| Bellville, OH | Village | 2,086 | $67,396 |
| Plymouth (Township), OH | — | 1,919 | $71,250 |
| Perry, OH | — | 1,729 | $93,917 |
| Cass, OH | — | 1,657 | $66,797 |
| Franklin, OH | — | 1,513 | $47,879 |
| Butler (Township), OH | — | 1,241 | $59,375 |
| Butler, OH | Village | 1,146 | $75,250 |
| Bloominggrove, OH | — | 980 | $61,164 |
| Sandusky, OH | — | 874 | $55,278 |
| Lucas, OH | Village | 593 | $57,333 |
Also in the Mansfield-Ashland-Bucyrus, OH combined area
Demographic Rates
Race & Ethnicity
Income Profile
Income Distribution
Sex Distribution
Population Split
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Ancestry
Immigration & Nativity
Nativity Status
Citizenship Status
Period of Entry
Housing Characteristics
Housing Tenure
Housing Types
Education Enrollment
K-12 Enrollment
Higher Education
Transportation & Commute
Commute Mode
Vehicle Ownership
Age Distribution
Population Composition
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Household Composition
Household Types
Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.
Economic Profile
Household Income Breakdown
Key Industries
Health & Disability
Disability Rate
Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.
Health Insurance Coverage
Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.
Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.
Technology Access
Cost of Living & Housing
Cost of Living Scale
Lower is betterPrices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.
Housing Affordability
Higher is better100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).