Mahoning County, OH

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2023 Population

227,063

0.402% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.4

0.231% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.3%

3.94% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$55,576

2.39% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$141,100

6.89% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

102,506

1.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Mahoning County, OH had a population of 227k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $55,576. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mahoning County, OH declined from 227,979 to 227,063, a −0.402% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,279 to $55,576, a 2.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mahoning County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.59%), and White (Hispanic) (1.71%).

None of the households in Mahoning 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% of the residents in Mahoning County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mahoning County, OH are Youngstown State University (2,815 degrees awarded in 2022), Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman (121 degrees), and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (117 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Mahoning County, OH was $141,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Mahoning County, OH borders Columbiana County, OH, Portage County, OH, Stark County, OH, Trumbull County, OH, Lawrence County, PA, and Mercer County, PA.

United States Ohio Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA

Population & Diversity

Mahoning County, OH is home to a population of 227k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.45% of Mahoning County, OH residents were born outside of the country (5.56k people).

In 2023, there were 5.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (169k people) in Mahoning County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Mahoning County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mahoning County, OH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mahoning County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
169k ± 653
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.4k ± 774
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.9k ± 958

6.5%

Hispanic Population

14.8k people

6.5% of the people in Mahoning County, OH are hispanic (14.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mahoning 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

2.45%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.56k people

2.36%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.38k people

As of 2023, 2.45% of Mahoning County, OH residents (5.56k 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 Mahoning County, OH was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,329 ± 398
Gulf War (2001-)
1,928 ± 324
Gulf War (1990s)
1,582 ± 302

Mahoning County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mahoning County, OH employs 103k people. The largest industries in Mahoning County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,612 people), Manufacturing (12,961 people), and Retail Trade (12,293 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($101,042), Utilities ($95,093), and Finance & Insurance ($61,133).

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

103k

2023 Value

± 2,453

−1.32%

1 Year decline

± 3.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mahoning County, OH declined at a rate of −1.32%, from 104k employees to 103k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mahoning County, OH, are Sales & Related Occupations (11,847 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,229 people), and Management Occupations (9,057 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mahoning 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

103k

2023 Value

± 2,453

−1.32%

1 Year decline

± 3.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mahoning County, OH declined at a rate of −1.32%, from 104k employees to 103k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mahoning County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,612 people), Manufacturing (12,961 people), and Retail Trade (12,293 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mahoning County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Mahoning County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,214

Median earning men ± $1,551

$31,719

Median earning women ± $956

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,393), Public Administration ($62,540), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,606).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,028), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,006), and Manufacturing ($40,412).

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

344
Other Services (except Public Administration)
311
Retail Trade
270
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

$1.11M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$535k
Manufacturing
$409k
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 Mahoning County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.812%).

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 (50.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.812%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mahoning 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 2022, universities in Mahoning County, OH awarded 3,094 degrees. The student population of Mahoning County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,865 male students and 6,451 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mahoning County, OH are White (2,332 and 78.5%), followed by Black or African American (275 and 9.26%), Hispanic or Latino (129 and 4.34%), and Unknown (97 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Mahoning County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Youngstown State University (2,815 and 91%), Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman (121 and 3.91%), and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (117 and 3.78%).

The median tuition cost in Mahoning County, OH for a public four year colleges is $9,426 for in-state students and $9,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Mahoning County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,316 (43% men and 57% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,316 students enrolled in Mahoning County, OH, 43% men and 57% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,321 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
93 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
151 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
129 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mahoning County, OH was General Studies with 93 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Youngstown State University
2,815 degrees awarded
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Boardman
121 degrees awarded
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
117 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Youngstown State University with 2,815 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,265 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mahoning County, OH, which is 0.692 times less than the 1,829 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,332 degrees mean that there were 8.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 275 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,426) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, less-than 2-year ($1,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, less-than 2-year ($1,700) 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 Mahoning County, OH was $141,100 in 2023, which is 0.465 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $132,000 to $141,100, a 6.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Mahoning County, OH is 70.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Mahoning County, OH is $55,576. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Mahoning County, OH was Census Tract 8112 with a value of $103,333, followed by Census Tract 8110.02 and Census Tract 8122, with respective values of $102,474 and $99,112.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mahoning County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.75%.

Housing

Property

$141,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,580

$69,012

Median Property Taxes

±$1,819

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 Mahoning County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2023

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.3% of the housing units in Mahoning County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mahoning 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 8112
Census Tract 8110.02
Census Tract 8122

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mahoning County, OH was Census Tract 8112 with a value of $103,333, followed by Census Tract 8110.02 and Census Tract 8122, with respective values of $102,474 and $99,112.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Mahoning 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.

$55,576

Median Household Income

± $1,592

98.2k

Number of Households

± 2,250

In 2023, the median household income of the 98.2k households in Mahoning County, OH grew to $55,576 from the previous year's value of $54,279.

The following chart displays the households in Mahoning 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 Mahoning 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 1. 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 (80.1%)
Worked At Home (8.74%)
Carpooled (7.07%)

In 2023, 80.1% of workers in Mahoning County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.74%) and those who carpooled to work (7.07%).

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

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mahoning County, OH have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Mahoning County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mahoning 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 Mahoning County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mahoning County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Mahoning County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.75%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mahoning County, OH (40.4k out of 221k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mahoning County, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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, 28.5% of the children was living in poverty in Mahoning County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.1%.

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

95.2% of the population of Mahoning County, OH has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mahoning County, OH see 915 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (926 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 227 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

915 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mahoning County, OH

Primary care physicians in Mahoning County, OH see an average of 915 patients per year. This represents a 1.19% decrease from the previous year (926 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.85%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mahoning County, OH declined by 3.73% from 5.03% to 4.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mahoning 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 58.6 in Mahoning County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Mahoning 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 36.2% in Mahoning County, OH.

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