Mansfield, OH Demographics

A map of Mansfield's Population by Race

Mansfield, Ohio has an estimated population of 47,663, a less than 1% change from the 47,534 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 15.8% Black, 8.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mansfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mansfield is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mansfield, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mansfield is ranked the 21st most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mansfield was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mansfield's White Population

33,472 residents of Mansfield, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mansfield is lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Mansfield ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mansfield's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Mansfield's population has increased from 69.4% to 70.2%.

Mansfield is less White than neighboring Roseland (94.4% White), Lincoln Heights (83.4% White), Ontario (85.2% White), Lexington (92.3% White), and Lucas (83.6% White).

Mansfield's Black Population

7,536 residents of Mansfield, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mansfield is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Mansfield ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mansfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Black residents' share of Mansfield's population has decreased from 20.9% to 15.8%.

Mansfield is more Black than neighboring Roseland (0.9% Black), Lincoln Heights (2.6% Black), Ontario (5.6% Black), Lexington (3.7% Black), and Lucas (8.9% Black).

Mansfield's Asian Population

430 residents of Mansfield, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mansfield is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Mansfield ranks 417th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mansfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. Asian residents' share of Mansfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Mansfield is more Asian than neighboring Roseland (0% Asian), Lincoln Heights (0% Asian), and Lexington (0% Asian). Mansfield is less Asian than neighboring Ontario (2.2% Asian), and Lucas (1.7% Asian).

Mansfield's Hispanic Population

1,571 residents of Mansfield, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mansfield is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mansfield ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mansfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Mansfield's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

Mansfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Roseland (2.6% Hispanic), Ontario (1.7% Hispanic), Lexington (2.7% Hispanic), and Lucas (0.5% Hispanic). Mansfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Heights (5.1% Hispanic).

Mansfield's Native American/Other Population

615 residents of Mansfield, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mansfield is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mansfield ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mansfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mansfield's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Mansfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roseland (0.1% Native American/Other), Lincoln Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Lexington (0% Native American/Other). Mansfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ontario (1.9% Native American/Other), and Lucas (4.2% Native American/Other).

Mansfield's Multiracial Population

4,039 residents of Mansfield, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mansfield is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Mansfield ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mansfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Mansfield's population has increased from 5.5% to 8.5%.

Mansfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseland (2% Multiracial), Ontario (3.3% Multiracial), Lexington (1.4% Multiracial), and Lucas (1% Multiracial). Mansfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Heights (8.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.