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Youngtown

Arizona · 7,056 residents · 1.487 sq mi
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Youngtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,564. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,046 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,056
+134%since 2000
from 3,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,745 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 2,024 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−43%since 2000
from 65.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Youngtown
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,564
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,907
+31%since 2000
from $16,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+42%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,526)
Black1.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(383)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(970)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(3,400)
Black4.2%(297)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(2,800)
Asian2.5%(173)
Other5.9%(413)
Diversity Score75.9%(5,358)
Diversity Score
76
+136%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Youngtown, Arizona?

Youngtown, Arizona has about 7,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Youngtown, Arizona?

The typical household in Youngtown, Arizona earns about $42,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Youngtown, Arizona expensive?

In Youngtown, Arizona, the median home is worth about $169,300, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Youngtown, Arizona?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Youngtown, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Youngtown, Arizona?

About 17.1% of people in Youngtown, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Youngtown, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Youngtown, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,514 residents, a change of about 178 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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