Mahoning County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Mahoning County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Mahoning County, Ohio has a population of 226,491, the 13th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $56,942 and the median home value is $154,700. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

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

Mahoning County Quick Facts

Population 226,491

Median Household Income $56,942

Median Home Value $154,700

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 43.2 years

Homeownership Rate 70.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.0%

High School Graduation 91.9%

Cities/Places 22

Population 226,491 13th of 88

Median Income $56,942 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Mahoning 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	227,063	226,491	-0.3%
Median household income	$55,576	$56,942	+2.5%
Median home value	$141,100	$154,700	+9.6%

Median Household Income

Mahoning

$56,942

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mahoning

$154,700

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.1%

$25K-$50K 22.2%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 25.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

57.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.3%

Renter 29.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $791/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

27.3%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mahoning County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Youngstown	59,331	$34,408	37.3%	$63,300
Austintown	30,164	$52,978	16.9%	$144,300
Salem	11,758	$47,073	21.3%	$119,400
Struthers	9,923	$53,447	15.0%	$100,100
Campbell	7,784	$42,909	31.1%	$82,300
Canfield	7,649	$97,439	4.1%	$254,800
Sebring	4,146	$49,541	20.3%	$90,300
Mineral Ridge	3,657	$59,161	6.0%	$154,600
Poland	2,357	$92,417	3.5%	$199,700
Woodworth	1,824	$60,417	11.8%	$146,300
New Middletown	1,550	$50,375	12.3%	$173,300
North Lima	1,208	$102,759	7.0%	$347,100
Craig Beach	1,161	$72,361	17.1%	$164,000
Lowellville	1,088	$50,313	31.5%	$85,600
Beloit	948	$54,583	9.4%	$100,400
New Springfield	830	$36,458	40.5%	$114,100
Washingtonville	601	$38,906	29.1%	$112,500
Lake Milton	548	$109,688	7.7%	$493,800
Maple Ridge	433	$59,219	11.3%	$153,200
Damascus	361	N/A	0.0%	$137,500
Petersburg	302	$83,300	23.6%	N/A
East Alliance	260	$85,655	11.9%	$97,300

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Population Overview

Mahoning County is located in Ohio with a total population of 226,491. It is the 13th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mahoning County is 43.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mahoning County is $56,942. This is 20% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $154,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, 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 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mahoning County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mahoning 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 Mahoning County, Ohio?

Mahoning County has a population of 226,491, making it the 13th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Mahoning County?

The median household income in Mahoning County is $56,942 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.

How many cities are in Mahoning County, Ohio?

Mahoning County contains 22 Census-designated places.