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Columbiana County

Ohio · 101,877 residents · 531.917 sq mi
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Columbiana County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,407. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,500. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101,877
−9%since 2000
from 112,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+17%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
100K103K106K110K113K1990201020202024Columbiana County
2024101K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,407
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,769
+61%since 2000
from $16,655 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(107,045)
Black2.2%(2,423)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,309)
Asian0.2%(248)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(9,777)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(93,466)
Black2%(2,082)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,752)
Asian0.3%(345)
Other2.3%(2,367)
Diversity Score15.7%(15,958)
Segregation Score36.6%(37,324)
Diversity Score
16
+80%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbiana County, Ohio?

Columbiana County, Ohio has about 101,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbiana County, Ohio?

The typical household in Columbiana County, Ohio earns about $49,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbiana County, Ohio expensive?

In Columbiana County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $105,500, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Columbiana County, Ohio?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Columbiana County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbiana County, Ohio?

About 13.8% of people in Columbiana County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbiana County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbiana County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,399 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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