City · Ohio
Steubenville, Ohio
Steubenville, city, in Jefferson County, Ohio. Steubenville had 17,922 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,161 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,124 (±25). GEOID 3974608.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,922
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,161 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,124 ±25
Median household income
$48,172
±$4,255 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$130,700
±$16,486 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$775
±$51 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Steubenville and what county is it in?
Steubenville is a city in Jefferson County, Ohio. It covers 10.5 square miles of land, 1,724 residents per square mile in 2020.
Steubenville is in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Steubenville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,922 people lived in Steubenville on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 18,161 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,124 (±25).
| Measure | Steubenville | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,124 ±25 | 64,518 | +136 |
| Households | 7,097 ±245 | 27,143 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.08 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,335 ±308 | 31,025 | −742 |
Steubenville's population since 2000
From 19,015 in 2000 to 17,922 in 2025: down 5.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Steubenville 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 Steubenville?
The median resident of Steubenville is 35.3 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.5%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Steubenville | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±1.6 | 44.3 | −4.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±1.9 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±1.5 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±1.8 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.8% ±1.8 pts | 88.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.5% ±2.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3% ±2.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±1.9 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±3.1 pts | 20.3% | +8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±2.2 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 Steubenville earn?
Half of Steubenville's 7,097 households earn less than $48,172 a year (±$4,255), against $59,055 in Jefferson County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $47,505 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Steubenville | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,172 ±$4,255 | $59,055 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,794 ±$6,473 | $73,707 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,059 ±$2,573 | $32,081 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.6% ±3.5 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.6% ±7.8 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8% ±3.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% ±2.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±2.0 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Steubenville?
Owners occupy 57.2% of Steubenville's occupied homes and renters 42.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $130,700 by its owner (±$16,486). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Steubenville | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $130,700 ±$16,486 | $127,800 | +$19,568 |
| Median gross rent | $775 ±$51 | $835 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9% ±6.6 pts | 37.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,208 ±$81 | $1,162 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.2% ±3.4 pts | 70.5% | +7.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.8% ±3.4 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Housing units | 8,335 ±308 | 31,025 | −742 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% ±3.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0% ±3.1 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.0% ±3.2 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.1% ±3.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
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 Steubenville building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Steubenville in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
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 Steubenville work and get to work?
69.5% of Steubenville's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Steubenville | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±2.9 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.0% | −3.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5% ±4.3 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±2.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 7.3% ±1.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2% ±3.9 pts | 8.7% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min ±2.5 | 23.8 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 Steubenville?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Steubenville, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $20,219 (Tract 2) to $79,018 (Tract 10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Jefferson County | 3,485 | $20,219 |
| Tract 14Jefferson County | 4,254 | $69,079 |
| Tract 4Jefferson County | 2,589 | $39,597 |
| Tract 6Jefferson County | 2,422 | $67,066 |
| Tract 124Jefferson County | 2,086 | $29,159 |
| Tract 10Jefferson County | 2,524 | $79,018 |
| Tract 13Jefferson County | 1,168 | $45,945 |
| Tract 114.02Jefferson County | 3,680 | $69,030 |
| Tract 117Jefferson County | 4,404 | $75,265 |
| Tract 12Jefferson County | 4,630 | $71,701 |
| Tract 118Jefferson County | 3,352 | $53,972 |
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 Steubenville) · Census block assignment files
How does Steubenville compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Steubenville is the 2,113th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 102nd-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Steubenville ranks 1,566th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 102nd | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,127th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 308th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,566th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,491st | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,463rd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,178th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 74th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 452nd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,518th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,594th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 346th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,611th | 1,731 |
Steubenville's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Steubenville 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 Steubenville?
8 of the 57 figures for Steubenville 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 Steubenville 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 Steubenville.