Trumbull County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Trumbull County is located in Ohio with a total population of 200,929. It is the 15th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 26 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trumbull County is 43.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trumbull County is $56,435. This is 21% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $141,800. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Trumbull County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Trumbull County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Trumbull 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.