Mahoning County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mahoning County is located in Ohio with a total population of 227,063. It is the 12th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mahoning County is 43.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mahoning County is $55,576. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $141,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Mahoning County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mahoning County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.