Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

542,459

0.807% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

43.9

0.679% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.5%

1.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,966

6.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$115,400

4.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

238,203

0.195% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA had a population of 542k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $50,966. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA grew from 538,115 to 542,459, a 0.807% increase and its median household income grew from $48,020 to $50,966, a 6.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.08%), White (Hispanic) (1.65%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.06%).

None of the households in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 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.

99.4% of the residents in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are Youngstown State University (2,596 degrees awarded in 2021), Grove City College (632 degrees), and Kent State University at Trumbull (243 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was $115,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was 2 cars per household.

Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA borders Akron, OH, Ashtabula, OH, Canton-Massillon, OH, Cleveland-Elyria, OH, Meadville, PA, New Castle, PA, Oil City, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Salem, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA is home to a population of 542k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.81% of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA residents were born outside of the country (9.82k people).

In 2021, there were 8.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (445k people) in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
445k ± 807
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
54.5k ± 1.31k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 1.47k

3.82%

Hispanic Population

20.7k people

3.82% of the people in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are hispanic (20.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
164,833 ± 13,984 people
China
101,800 ± 10,912 people
Mexico
96,601 ± 10,762 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio and Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 164,833 Ohio and Pennsylvania residents, followed by China with 101,800 and Mexico with 96,601.

Foreign-Born Population

1.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.82k people

1.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2021, 1.81% of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA residents (9.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was 1.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,142 ± 594
Gulf War (1990s)
4,709 ± 534
Gulf War (2001-)
4,536 ± 501

Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA employs 238k people. The largest industries in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (41,971 people), Manufacturing (37,321 people), and Retail Trade (28,723 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,513), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,112), and Public Administration ($50,859).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

238k

2021 Value

± 3,512

0.195%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA grew at a rate of 0.195%, from 238k employees to 238k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27,274 people), Sales & Related Occupations (24,102 people), and Production Occupations (21,374 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

238k

2021 Value

± 3,512

0.195%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA grew at a rate of 0.195%, from 238k employees to 238k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (41,971 people), Manufacturing (37,321 people), and Retail Trade (28,723 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, though some of these residents may live in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,308

Median earning men ± $620

$27,468

Median earning women ± $721

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,525), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,002), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,378).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,835), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,202), and Wholesale Trade ($37,819).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

6,159
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,076
Manufacturing
2,883
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$7.29M
Manufacturing
$4.62M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.13M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio and Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio and Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $142B, followed by Mixed freight ($129B) and Machinery ($91.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio and Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio and Pennsylvania.

$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio and Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$91.1B
New Jersey
$81B
Michigan
$54.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio and Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $91.1B, followed by New Jersey with $81B and Michigan and $54.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio and Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio and Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown, J. D. Vance, Bob Casey Jr., and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio and Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio and Pennsylvania is currently represented by 32 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

Voting results are not available for Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA. Showing the available data for Ohio and Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio and Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio and Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown, J. D. Vance, Bob Casey Jr., and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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 and Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio and Pennsylvania

Ohio and Pennsylvania is currently represented by 32 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 and Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA awarded 4,350 degrees. The student population of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,425 male students and 10,159 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are White (3,403 and 81.2%), followed by Black or African American (353 and 8.42%), Two or More Races (147 and 3.51%), and Unknown (118 and 2.81%).

The largest universities in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA by number of degrees awarded are Youngstown State University (2,596 and 59.7%), Grove City College (632 and 14.5%), and Kent State University at Trumbull (243 and 5.59%).

The most popular majors in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are Social Work (172 and 3.95%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (161 and 3.7%), and Registered Nursing (142 and 3.26%).

The median tuition costs in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA are $25,975 for private four year colleges, and $7,924 and $12,542 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,584 (42.2% men and 57.8% 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 2021 there were 17,584 students enrolled in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,615 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
122 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
120 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
117 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was Registered Nursing with 122 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Youngstown State University
2,596 degrees awarded
Grove City College
632 degrees awarded
Kent State University at Trumbull
243 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Youngstown State University with 2,596 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,870 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA, which is 0.754 times less than the 2,480 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,403 degrees mean that there were 9.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 353 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,975) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($3,198) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,402) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Measure

In 2021, 0.682% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (6.56M), Some college (3.85M), and Bachelors Degree (3.53M).

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 Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was $115,400 in 2021, which is 0.471 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $110,300 to $115,400, a 4.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA is 70.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA is $50,966. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Chester County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $109,969 and $99,361.

Housing

Property

$115,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,497

$161,243

Median Property Taxes

±$2,763

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 Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2021

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.7% of the housing units in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Chester County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $109,969 and $99,361.

The following map shows all of the counties in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 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.

$50,966

Median Household Income

± $804

228k

Number of Households

± 3,237

In 2021, the median household income of the 228k households in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA grew to $50,966 from the previous year's value of $48,020.

The following chart displays the households in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 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 Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA is from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

In the same year, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 and income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (7.19%)
Worked At Home (5.53%)

In 2021, 83.1% of workers in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.19%) and those who worked at home (5.53%).

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

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA (86.6k out of 525k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 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.

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

94.2% of the population of Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio and Pennsylvania.

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio and Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% 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

5.84%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA grew by 6.04% from 5.51% to 5.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.