Population 5,153 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mantua
Household size in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Mantua has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.68 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.4, Mantua is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Mantua than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mantua
Renters in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.6% of households in Mantua rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Mantua as nationally: 10.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Akron area overall (8.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Mantua is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $853 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $829 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $881 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $970 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$117 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mantua costs $970 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $117 a month since 2006–10, up 14%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mantua
Bachelor's degrees in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mantua: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Mantua have finished high school (92.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Akron area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mantua
| Period | Mantua | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Mantua than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mantua compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantua | 2.45 | 48.4 | 10.0% | 13.6% | 10.8% | 1971 | $970 | 23.5% | 92.1% | 3.7% |
| Mantua Center | 2.46 | 50.1 | 11.5% | 1.9% | 10.2% | 1977 | $969 | 32.0% | 94.7% | 0.3% |
| Mantua Corners | 2.51 | 50.9 | 10.6% | 3.7% | 10.5% | 1977 | $1,105 | 36.6% | 97.8% | 0.3% |
| Shalersville | 2.25 | 47.3 | 5.6% | 26.7% | 6.0% | 1984 | $913 | 19.5% | 92.6% | 3.3% |
| Hiram | 2.33 | 42.8 | 3.1% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 1973 | $897 | 35.4% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Hiram Rapids | 2.27 | 43.7 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,106 | 39.8% | 93.3% | 2.5% |
| Freedom | 2.82 | 37.6 | 16.8% | 25.1% | 13.5% | 1980 | $972 | 18.2% | 85.1% | 9.3% |
| Aurora | 2.50 | 47.9 | 6.2% | 16.6% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,317 | 60.3% | 97.5% | 3.8% |
| Streetsboro | 2.39 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 32.4% | 3.0% | 1987 | $1,333 | 31.0% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Garrettsville | 2.55 | 41.6 | 7.9% | 19.8% | 3.8% | 1972 | $843 | 20.6% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Brady Lake | 1.98 | 43.6 | 9.6% | 27.2% | 11.1% | 1970 | $1,087 | 31.2% | 86.4% | 11.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mantua. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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