Columbiana County, OH

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2023 Population

101,203

0.511% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.7

0.449% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.9%

5.08% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$58,474

5.41% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$139,100

11.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

46,031

0.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Columbiana County, OH had a population of 101k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $58,474. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Columbiana County, OH declined from 101,723 to 101,203, a −0.511% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,473 to $58,474, a 5.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbiana County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%), White (Hispanic) (0.668%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.536%).

None of the households in Columbiana County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Columbiana County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbiana County, OH are Kent State University at Salem (137 degrees awarded in 2023), Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (83 degrees), and Kent State University at East Liverpool (60 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Columbiana County, OH was $139,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

Most people in Columbiana County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbiana County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Columbiana County, OH borders Carroll County, OH, Jefferson County, OH, Mahoning County, OH, Stark County, OH, Beaver County, PA, Lawrence County, PA, and Hancock County, WV.

United States Ohio Salem, OH

Population & Diversity

Columbiana County, OH is home to a population of 101k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.861% of Columbiana County, OH residents were born outside of the country (871 people).

In 2023, there were 31.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.6k people) in Columbiana County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Columbiana County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Columbiana County, OH was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbiana County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbiana County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.6k ± 364
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.98k ± 450
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.86k ± 245

1.85%

Hispanic Population

1.87k people

1.85% of the people in Columbiana County, OH are hispanic (1.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbiana County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

0.861%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

871 people

0.944%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

960 people

As of 2023, 0.861% of Columbiana County, OH residents (871 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbiana County, OH was 0.944%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbiana County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,733 ± 311
Gulf War (1990s)
1,138 ± 257
Gulf War (2001-)
1,044 ± 263

Columbiana County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbiana County, OH employs 46k people. The largest industries in Columbiana County, OH are Manufacturing (8,387 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,531 people), and Retail Trade (4,142 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,036), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,294), and Utilities ($70,117).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

46k

2023 Value

± 1,796

−0.69%

1 Year decline

± 5.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Columbiana County, OH declined at a rate of −0.69%, from 46.4k employees to 46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbiana County, OH, are Production Occupations (5,486 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,723 people), and Management Occupations (4,681 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbiana County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46k

2023 Value

± 1,796

−0.69%

1 Year decline

± 5.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Columbiana County, OH declined at a rate of −0.69%, from 46.4k employees to 46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbiana County, OH, are Manufacturing (8,387 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,531 people), and Retail Trade (4,142 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbiana County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Columbiana County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,976

Median earning men ± $2,092

$30,190

Median earning women ± $1,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,524), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,707), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,685).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($44,531), Public Administration ($42,284), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,024).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

165
Other Services (except Public Administration)
115
Retail Trade
108
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$333k
Manufacturing
$187k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$118k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Columbiana County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 71.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.22%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.22%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Columbiana County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Columbiana County, OH awarded 360 degrees. The student population of Columbiana County, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 833 male students and 2,049 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbiana County, OH are White (331 and 92.2%), followed by Black or African American (13 and 3.62%), Two or More Races (7 and 1.95%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 0.836%).

The largest universities in Columbiana County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Salem (137 and 38.1%), Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (83 and 23.1%), and Kent State University at East Liverpool (60 and 16.7%).

The most popular majors in Columbiana County, OH are Registered Nursing (74 and 20.6%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 and 18.6%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (63 and 17.5%).

The median tuition costs in Columbiana County, OH are $6,400 for private four year colleges, and $7,325 and $16,438 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Columbiana County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,882 (28.9% men and 71.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,882 students enrolled in Columbiana County, OH, 28.9% men and 71.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,369 records, of which 71.8% were women and 28.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
61 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded
Radiation Therapist
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Columbiana County, OH was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Columbiana County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kent State University at Salem
137 degrees awarded
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center
83 degrees awarded
Kent State University at East Liverpool
60 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Salem with 137 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 58 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbiana County, OH, which is 0.192 times less than the 302 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 331 degrees mean that there were 25.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($12,795) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,575) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbiana County, OH was $139,100 in 2023, which is 0.458 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $124,400 to $139,100, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbiana County, OH is 73.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Columbiana County, OH have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbiana County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbiana County, OH is $58,474. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Columbiana County, OH was Census Tract 9517 with a value of $85,595, followed by Census Tract 9516 and Census Tract 9509, with respective values of $74,925 and $73,786.

In 2023, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Columbiana County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.87%.

Housing

Property

$139,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,387

$30,255

Median Property Taxes

±$1,297

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbiana County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbiana County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.1%

Homeownership

2023

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.1% of the housing units in Columbiana County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbiana County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9517
Census Tract 9516
Census Tract 9509

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbiana County, OH was Census Tract 9517 with a value of $85,595, followed by Census Tract 9516 and Census Tract 9509, with respective values of $74,925 and $73,786.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Columbiana County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,474

Median Household Income

± $2,811

41.4k

Number of Households

± 1,549

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.4k households in Columbiana County, OH grew to $58,474 from the previous year's value of $55,473.

The following chart displays the households in Columbiana County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Columbiana County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (9.38%)
Worked At Home (5.61%)

In 2023, 81% of workers in Columbiana County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.38%) and those who worked at home (5.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbiana County, OH have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Columbiana County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbiana County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbiana County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbiana County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Columbiana County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.87%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbiana County, OH (13.5k out of 97.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbiana County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 24.3% of the children was living in poverty in Columbiana County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Columbiana County, OH has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Columbiana County, OH see 3064 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.3% increase from the previous year (2754 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3752 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 851 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,064 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Columbiana County, OH

Primary care physicians in Columbiana County, OH see an average of 3,064 patients per year. This represents a 11.3% increase from the previous year (2,754 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Columbiana County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.85%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbiana County, OH declined by 7.98% from 7.45% to 6.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbiana County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41 in Columbiana County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Columbiana County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.4% in Columbiana County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Columbiana County, OH.