Mansfield, Ohio
Mansfield: The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio. It is located on the Sandusky River in the north-central part of the state. Mansfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Mansfield Art Museum and the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra.
About
Mansfield is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,729 and a population density of 596 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 46,125 inhabitants.
The city was created 217 years ago in 1807.

Quick Facts about Mansfield
Population : | 46,125 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Ohio (United States) |
County : | Richland County |
Postal code : | 44900–44999 |
Area : | 80.1 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,240 feet / 378 meters |
Capital city : | Mansfield is capital of Richland County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1808 (217 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 3/23/2025 - 4:33:39 PM |
Density : | 576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -3.48% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Mansfield is located at 40°45'30"N 82°30'56"W (40.7583900, -82.5154500).
Mansfield map
- Official Website
Official website of Mansfield
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mansfield decreased by 3.48% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 47,729 | - | census |
2011 | 47,299 | -0.91% | estimation process |
2012 | 47,083 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2013 | 46,996 | -0.19% | estimation process |
2014 | 46,929 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2015 | 46,893 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2016 | 46,709 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2017 | 46,114 | -1.29% | estimation process |
2018 | 46,538 | 0.91% | estimation process |
2019 | 46,599 | 0.13% | estimation process |
2020 | 46,125 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mansfield
1 Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Richland Carrousel Park
75 N Main St, Mansfield, OH 44902, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Ohio Bird Sanctuary
3774 Orweiler Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +14198844295 🔗 Url
4 Charles Mill Lake Park
1277A OH-430, Mansfield, OH 44903, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 North Lake Park
268 Rae Ave, Mansfield, OH 44903, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Mansfield
1 Kingwood Center Gardens
50 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH 44906, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Mansfield (76)
People born in Mansfield, including actor Luke Perry, United States Senator from Ohio Sherrod Brown, football player and coach, college athletics administrator Pete Henry, .
List
- Sylvia McNair (American opera singer, soprano) she was born in 23/06/1956
- Louis Bromfield (American author and conservationist) he was born in 27/12/1896
- Cyrus Cline (American politician (1856-1923)) he was born in 12/07/1856
- Michael L. Gernhardt (NASA astronaut and manager of Environmental Physiology Laboratory) he was born in 04/05/1956
- James A. Reed (American politician (1861-1944)) he was born in 09/11/1861
- Ricky Minard (American professional basketball player) he was born in 11/09/1982
- James Johnson Lindley (American politician (1822-1891)) he was born in 01/01/1822
- Robert Byington Mitchell (American general & territorial governor (1823-1882)) he was born in 04/04/1823
- Brain Damage (American professional wrestler) he was born in 14/12/1977
- Amy Mainzer (American astronomer) she was born in 02/01/1974
- Michael McConnohie (American voice actor) he was born in 23/07/1951
- Robert F. Simon (actor (1908-1992)) he was born in 02/12/1908
- David Boals (American model) he was born in 14/02/1971
- Bill Doolittle (American football player and coach (1923-2014)) he was born in 10/08/1923
- Bill Snyder (American baseball player) he was born in 28/01/1898
- Bob Spear (College basketball coach) he was born in 08/07/1918
- Bruce B. Jefferson (American artist) he was born in 23/05/1954
- Daniel Roemer (American actor and film director) he was born in 14/05/1980
Schools in Mansfield
College & universities near Mansfield, OH
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
375407 | Madison Adult Career Center | Mansfield (OH) | 44905 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mansfield, OH
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
Post offices near Mansfield
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Mansfield Post Office | Mansfield (OH) | 44901 |
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , OH.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Shelby | 9,066 | City in Ohio, United States |
Ontario | 6,102 | City in Ohio, USA |
Lexington | 5,328 | Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States |
Bellville | 1,935 | Town in Ohio |
Bethlehem | 1,110 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States |
Butler | 897 | Village in Ohio, United States |
Lucas | 585 | Village in Richland County, Ohio |
Distance to Other Cities
Mansfield distances to largest Ohio cities