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Youngstown

New York · 1,822 residents (2025 est.) · 1.081 sq mi
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Youngstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,369. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,758
−10%since 2000
from 1,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,626 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+20%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,822 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Youngstown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,369
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,391
+100%since 2000
from $23,705 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+24%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,916)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,555)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(34)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other7.7%(136)
Diversity Score26.4%(464)
Diversity Score
26
+1269%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+122%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Youngstown, New York?

Youngstown, New York has about 1,758 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Youngstown, New York?

The typical household in Youngstown, New York earns about $81,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Youngstown, New York expensive?

In Youngstown, New York, the median home is worth about $216,100, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Youngstown, New York?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Youngstown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Youngstown, New York?

About 5.3% of people in Youngstown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Youngstown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Youngstown, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 317 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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