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Mahoning County

Ohio · 228,614 residents · 411.487 sq mi
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Mahoning County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,092. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $108,200. With a median age of 44.2, 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 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
228,614
−11%since 2000
from 257,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
556 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
223K234K246K257K269K1990201020202024Mahoning County
2024226K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,092
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,248 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,693
+52%since 2000
from $18,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(169,090)
Black14.8%(33,770)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(14,093)
Asian0.9%(1,952)
Other3.2%(7,402)
Diversity Score51.8%(118,436)
Segregation Score55.4%(126,758)
Diversity Score
52
+28%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahoning County, Ohio?

Mahoning County, Ohio has about 228,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mahoning County, Ohio earns about $47,092 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 $108,200, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Mahoning County, Ohio?

About 24.6% 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 17.6% 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 36,192 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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