Trumbull County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Trumbull County is located in Ohio with a total population of 201,367. It is the 15th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trumbull County is 43.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trumbull County is $55,088. This is 21% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $128,100. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Trumbull County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Trumbull County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 90.0%.