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Mahoning County

Ohio · 238,823 residents · 411.487 sq mi
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Mahoning County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,123. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $98,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238,823
−7%since 2000
from 257,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
223K234K246K257K269K1990201020202024Mahoning County
2024226K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,123
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,248 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,824
+21%since 2000
from $18,818 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(204,969)
Black15.6%(40,270)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7,640)
Asian0.5%(1,203)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(104,046)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(185,230)
Black15.2%(36,400)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(11,136)
Asian0.7%(1,647)
Other1.4%(3,288)
Diversity Score45.9%(109,522)
Diversity Score
46
+14%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahoning County, Ohio?

Mahoning County, Ohio has about 238,823 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mahoning County, Ohio earns about $40,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahoning County, Ohio expensive?

In Mahoning County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Mahoning County, Ohio?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mahoning County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahoning County, Ohio?

About 16.6% of people in Mahoning County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahoning County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahoning County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25,983 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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