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Minerva, OH
Village in Stark County, Ohio.
Population
3,196
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,463
ZIP codes
0
Minerva and its ZIP codes
Minerva at a glance
- Minerva is about 5.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,380, 24% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,400 (42% below Ohio) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Minerva, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minerva, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,380
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$124,400
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (820), Irish Americans (340), Italian Americans (170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stark County. PPP loans are for Minerva.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,361
157,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.68B
FY 2026, $7,155 per person
How people get to work
Minerva, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.4%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minerva, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
337
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minerva, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Minerva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PekinCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| East RochesterCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MalvernVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| RobertsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake MohawkCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.7 |
| HomeworthCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| HanovertonVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WaynesburgVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| East CantonVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CarrolltonVillage | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| LouisvilleCity | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| MagnoliaVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SummitvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| East AllianceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AllianceCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| Guilford LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minerva, OH in?
- Minerva is in Stark County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Minerva, OH?
- About 3,196 people live in Minerva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minerva?
- Nearby places include Pekin (1.5 mi), East Rochester (3.2 mi), Malvern (5.3 mi), Robertsville (5.3 mi), Lake Mohawk (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023