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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Youngstown Metro

Youngstown-Warren, OH · 2 counties · 449,135 residents · 1,029.066 sq mi
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Youngstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,141. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $100,320. 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
18% 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
449,135
−7%since 2000
from 482,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
421K440K460K480K499K1990201020202024Youngstown
2024427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,141
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,671 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,370
+18%since 2000
from $18,991 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
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
$100,320
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(406,922)
Black12%(57,898)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9,434)
Asian0.5%(2,190)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(154,071)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(370,618)
Black11.9%(53,600)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(13,937)
Asian0.6%(2,626)
Other1.5%(6,734)
Diversity Score37.3%(167,618)
Diversity Score
37
+17%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

YoungstownCENTRAL58,832WarrenCENTRAL38,328
What's inside

2 component counties

Mahoning CountyCENTRAL224,706Trumbull CountyCENTRAL198,972
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Youngstown-Warren, OH?

Youngstown-Warren, OH has about 449,135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Youngstown-Warren, OH?

The typical household in Youngstown-Warren, OH earns about $41,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Youngstown-Warren, OH expensive?

In Youngstown-Warren, OH, the median home is worth about $100,320, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Youngstown-Warren, OH?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Youngstown-Warren, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Youngstown-Warren, OH?

About 16.0% of people in Youngstown-Warren, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Youngstown-Warren, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Youngstown-Warren, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43,484 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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