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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Youngstown Metro

Youngstown-Warren, OH · 2 counties · 430,591 residents · 1,029.066 sq mi
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Youngstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,424. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $106,934. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430,591
−11%since 2000
from 482,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
421K440K460K480K499K1990201020202024Youngstown
2024427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,424
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,018
+48%since 2000
from $18,991 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,934
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(338,717)
Black11.8%(50,710)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(18,272)
Asian0.7%(3,051)
Other3.1%(13,392)
Diversity Score43.1%(185,720)
Segregation Score53.5%(230,387)
Diversity Score
43
+35%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 430,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Youngstown-Warren, OH earns about $47,424 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 $106,934, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Youngstown-Warren, OH?

About 22.1% 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 17.4% 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 62,028 residents, a change of about -13 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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