Village · New York
Youngstown, New York
Youngstown, village, in Niagara County, New York. Youngstown had 1,822 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,859 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,758 (±242). GEOID 3684143.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,822
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,859 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,758 ±242
Median household income
$81,369
±$16,751 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$216,100
±$21,465 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$900
±$124 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Youngstown and what county is it in?
Youngstown is a village in Niagara County, New York. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,720 residents per square mile in 2020.
Youngstown is in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Youngstown lies entirely within the Town of Porter, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Youngstown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,822 people lived in Youngstown on July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 1,859 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,758 (±242).
| Measure | Youngstown | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,758 ±242 | 210,721 | no clear change |
| Households | 781 ±114 | 91,884 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.19 | 2.24 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 845 ±132 | 100,446 | no clear change |
Youngstown's population since 2000
From 1,957 in 2000 to 1,822 in 2025: down 6.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Youngstown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Youngstown?
The median resident of Youngstown is 49.6 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 28.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.2%.
| Measure | Youngstown | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.6 ±3.2 | 43.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±4.2 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.7% ±5.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 43.7% ±3.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5% ±4.7 pts | 82.1% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±3.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±3.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±5.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±1.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.0% ±6.0 pts | 28.0% | +10.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.8% ±4.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.5% ±2.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Youngstown earn?
Half of Youngstown's 781 households earn less than $81,369 a year (±$16,751), against $69,633 in Niagara County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $80,215 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Youngstown | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,369 ±$16,751 | $69,633 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,782 ±$12,454 | $89,159 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,391 ±$4,634 | $38,904 | +$8,276 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±3.1 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±5.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0% ±4.5 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±2.3 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5% ±6.0 pts | 89.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Youngstown?
Owners occupy 77.1% of Youngstown's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,100 by its owner (±$21,465). The median renter pays $900 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Youngstown | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,100 ±$21,465 | $189,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $900 ±$124 | $899 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2% ±15.1 pts | 39.5% | +25.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,587 ±$281 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1% ±5.7 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.9% ±5.7 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 845 ±132 | 100,446 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±4.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±5.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5% ±7.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.0% ±5.1 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Youngstown building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Youngstown in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Youngstown work and get to work?
85.7% of Youngstown's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Youngstown | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±5.7 pts | 60.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.7% ±4.5 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±3.3 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.6 min ±5.4 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Youngstown?
1 census tract lies mostly in Youngstown, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 245.01Niagara County | 2,535 | $90,625 |
| Tract 245.02Niagara County | 3,939 | $72,115 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Youngstown) · Census block assignment files
How does Youngstown compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Youngstown is the 8,010th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 316th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Youngstown ranks 842nd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 316th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 874th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 491st | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 842nd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 643rd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 883rd | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,108th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,111th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 529th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 295th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 919th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,238th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 479th | 1,652 |
Youngstown's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Youngstown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Youngstown?
20 of the 57 figures for Youngstown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Youngstown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Youngstown.