Columbiana County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Columbiana County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Columbiana County, Ohio has a population of 100,704, the 27th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $58,180 and the median home value is $151,600. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Columbiana County Quick Facts

Population 100,704

Median Household Income $58,180

Median Home Value $151,600

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 44.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.1%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 20

Population 100,704 27th of 88

Median Income $58,180 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Columbiana County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	101,203	100,704	-0.5%
Median household income	$58,474	$58,180	-0.5%
Median home value	$139,100	$151,600	+9.0%

Median Household Income

Columbiana

$58,180

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Columbiana

$151,600

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.8%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 24.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

57.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $756/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

28.0%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Columbiana County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
East Liverpool	9,783	$34,009	32.9%	$81,300
Columbiana	6,903	$54,688	8.3%	$191,700
Calcutta	4,754	$58,793	9.0%	$158,000
East Palestine	4,696	$49,777	15.6%	$113,700
Wellsville	3,063	$31,720	32.9%	$78,600
Lisbon	2,832	$46,667	25.9%	$110,000
Leetonia	1,862	$62,143	11.8%	$109,800
Glenmoor	1,590	$73,750	20.4%	$155,100
Guilford Lake	1,307	$92,768	5.7%	$215,500
Salineville	992	$47,917	21.5%	$89,700
New Waterford	950	$46,875	21.8%	$154,200
La Croft	915	$50,054	6.0%	$106,100
Lake Tomahawk	864	$162,847	1.8%	$267,600
Homeworth	423	$72,230	16.6%	$114,900
Hanoverton	393	$68,542	5.3%	$133,600
Negley	288	N/A	2.8%	$85,200
Salem Heights (Columbiana County)	256	N/A	34.8%	N/A
Summitville	218	$63,750	6.0%	$125,000
East Rochester	188	$60,192	0.0%	N/A
Rogers	164	$35,000	25.6%	$100,000

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Population Overview

Columbiana County is located in Ohio with a total population of 100,704. It is the 27th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Columbiana County is 44.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Columbiana County is $58,180. This is 19% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $151,600. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Columbiana County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Columbiana County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Columbiana County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Columbiana County, Ohio?

Columbiana County has a population of 100,704, making it the 27th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Columbiana County?

The median household income in Columbiana County is $58,180 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.

How many cities are in Columbiana County, Ohio?

Columbiana County contains 20 Census-designated places.