Mineral Ridge, Ohio facts for kids
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Mineral Ridge, Ohio
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Location of Mineral Ridge in Trumbull County within the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Trumbull, Mahoning |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Land | 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,951 |
| • Density | 1,108.90/sq mi (428.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44440
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| Area code(s) | 234/330 |
| FIPS code | 39-50778 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393132 |
Mineral Ridge is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in parts of both Trumbull and Mahoning counties. In 2020, about 3,951 people lived there. Mineral Ridge is considered a suburb of the larger Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area. The community got its name because of the valuable coal deposits found near the original town site many years ago.
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A Look Back: The History of Mineral Ridge
Long ago, the area of Mineral Ridge was mostly a farming community. Some people also mined for coal there in the 1830s.
The Iron Ore Boom
In the mid-1850s, something exciting happened! A man named John Lewis, who was in charge of the Mineral Ridge Coal Mines, found a special type of iron ore. This ore was located right under the layers of coal. This discovery led to a big boom. Many companies started working with this iron ore. They used it in blast furnaces in nearby places like Brier Hill and Niles. Later, Mineral Ridge even got its own blast furnaces.
This iron became very important for Youngstown's growing steel industry. It was known by special names like "American Scotch Pig" and "Warner’s Scotch Pig."
Mining Decline
By the late 1800s, the mining industry in Mineral Ridge started to slow down. The community officially stopped being a municipal corporation in 1917. However, some mines continued to operate even into the time of the Great Depression.
Where is Mineral Ridge? Geography
Mineral Ridge is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the community is about 8.49 square kilometers (3.28 square miles). Most of this area, about 8.45 square kilometers (3.26 square miles), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Who Lives Here? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,900 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,892 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,951 | 1.5% | |
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In 2000, about 3,900 people lived in Mineral Ridge. There were 1,377 households, which are like homes where people live. About 995 of these were families.
Many different kinds of people live in Mineral Ridge. In 2000, most residents were White, with smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people were also from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. About 1.51% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The population in Mineral Ridge is spread out across different age groups.
- About 24.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Mineral Ridge was 38 years.
In terms of households, about 36% had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 56.8%, were married couples living together. About 12.5% were homes where a female head of household lived without a husband present.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Mineral Ridge was about $45,689 per year. For families, the average income was about $51,538 per year. The average income for each person in the community was about $19,111.
About 9.2% of all the people in Mineral Ridge lived below the poverty line. This included about 14.2% of those under 18 years old and 3.5% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Mineral Ridge (Ohio) para niños
