City · Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, city, in Mahoning County, Ohio. Youngstown had 58,832 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 60,068 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 59,331 (±33). GEOID 3988000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,832
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,068 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,331 ±33
Median household income
$34,408
±$2,298 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$63,300
±$3,930 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$728
±$24 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Youngstown and what county is it in?
Youngstown is a city in Mahoning County, Ohio. It covers 33.9 square miles of land, 1,770 residents per square mile in 2020.
Youngstown is in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning County | 60,068 | 100.0% |
| Trumbull County | land only, no residents | – |
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 58,832 people lived in Youngstown on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 60,068 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 59,331 (±33).
| Measure | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 59,331 ±33 | 226,491 | −5,452 |
| Households | 24,982 ±613 | 98,065 | −2,901 |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.05 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 29,397 ±545 | 107,990 | −4,439 |
Youngstown's population since 2000
From 82,026 in 2000 to 58,832 in 2025: down 28.3%. 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 37.5 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 40.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.3%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±1.2 | 43.2 | −1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±0.9 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±0.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±0.8 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3% ±1.1 pts | 6.8% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.3% ±1.4 pts | 73.7% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.3% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±0.5 pts | 2.4% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.5% ±1.5 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±0.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.3% ±1.1 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±1.4 pts | 27.0% | +1.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±0.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.8% ±1.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 24,982 households earn less than $34,408 a year (±$2,298), against $56,942 in Mahoning County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $35,471 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,408 ±$2,298 | $56,942 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $46,580 ±$1,833 | $78,848 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,390 ±$793 | $34,566 | −$2,529 |
| People below the poverty line | 37.3% ±2.1 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 52.8% ±4.5 pts | 28.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.8% ±2.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% ±1.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.8% ±1.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
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 56.2% of Youngstown's occupied homes and renters 43.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $63,300 by its owner (±$3,930). The median renter pays $728 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $63,300 ±$3,930 | $154,700 | +$8,165 |
| Median gross rent | $728 ±$24 | $791 | −$87 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8% ±3.6 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $916 ±$30 | $1,236 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.2% ±2.1 pts | 70.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.8% ±2.1 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Housing units | 29,397 ±545 | 107,990 | −4,439 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.8% ±1.6 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.3% ±1.7 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.8% ±2.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
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 do people in Youngstown work and get to work?
73.7% of Youngstown's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.9%.
| Measure | Youngstown | Mahoning County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.2% ±1.7 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% ±1.9 pts | 6.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7% ±2.5 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±1.4 pts | 9.8% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±0.9 | 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?
31 census tracts lie mostly in Youngstown, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $12,639 (Tract 8005.01) to $60,156 (Tract 8027.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8027.01Mahoning County | 3,363 | $60,156 |
| Tract 8138Mahoning County | 3,141 | $21,654 |
| Tract 8140Mahoning County | 3,021 | $17,452 |
| Tract 8027.02Mahoning County | 2,852 | $59,301 |
| Tract 8024Mahoning County | 2,579 | $22,500 |
| Tract 8011Mahoning County | 2,376 | $27,330 |
| Tract 8029Mahoning County | 2,366 | $33,750 |
| Tract 8013Mahoning County | 2,364 | $29,820 |
| Tract 8016Mahoning County | 2,352 | $38,782 |
| Tract 8028Mahoning County | 2,326 | $47,011 |
| Tract 8137Mahoning County | 2,322 | $16,596 |
| Tract 8005.01Mahoning County | 2,305 | $12,639 |
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 Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Youngstown is the 691st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Youngstown ranks 1,684th 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 | 11th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,309th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 289th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,684th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,709th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,704th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,308th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,230th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,353rd | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,606th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 767th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,429th | 1,731 |
Youngstown's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, 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?
4 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.