State
County
Land Area (mi²)
33.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,965.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.92%
Growth Since 2010
-0.44%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
531,791
World Population Review
Youngstown, Ohio Population 2021
66,687
Youngstown is a city located in Mahoning County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Mahoning County. With a 2020 population of 66,687, it is the 9th largest city in Ohio and the 569th largest city in the United States . Youngstown is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually but its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,982 in 2010. Youngstown reached it's highest population of 170,002 in 1930. Spanning over 35 miles, Youngstown has a population density of 1,965 people per square mile.
The average household income in Youngstown is $40,916 with a poverty rate of 35.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $662 per month, and the median house value is $44,800. The median age in Youngstown is 39.3 years, 36.6 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
Youngstown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Youngstown was:
- White: 49.11%
- Black or African American: 42.03%
- Two or more races: 6.08%
- Other race: 1.74%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Youngstown, Ohio is 66,687 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 64,860.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 66,982.
Youngstown, Ohio Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 531,791 | -2,145 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 533,936 | -2,145 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 536,081 | -2,145 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 538,226 | -3,319 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 541,545 | -3,037 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 544,582 | -4,216 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 548,798 | -4,241 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 553,039 | -2,811 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 555,850 | -2,680 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 558,530 | -3,817 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 562,347 | -2,479 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 564,826 | 0.00% |
Youngstown Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,813 | 49.11% |
| Black or African American | 27,230 | 42.03% |
| Two or More Races | 3,937 | 6.08% |
| Some Other Race | 1,124 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 404 | 0.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 269 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
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Youngstown Population by Race
Youngstown Population Pyramid $2021
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Youngstown Population by Age
Youngstown Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,883 | 2.17 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 13,411 | 1.15 | 52.5 |
| Female | 6,890 | 3.45 | 37.2 |
| Married | 6,072 | 2.8 | 80.7 |
| Male | 1,510 | 2.83 | 54 |
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Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
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Youngstown Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,683 | 3.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,275 | 12.04% |
| High School Graduate | 17,775 | 40.57% |
| Some College | 9,971 | 22.76% |
| Associates Degree | 3,146 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,233 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,731 | 3.95% |
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Youngstown Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Youngstown Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,723 | 19,098 | 3,806 |
| Black | 17,039 | 14,146 | 1,548 |
| Hispanic | 4,057 | 2,645 | 401 |
| 2+ Races | 1,375 | 1,105 | 121 |
| Other Race | 774 | 412 | 26 |
| Asian | 241 | 231 | 131 |
| Native American | 222 | 196 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.36%.
Youngstown Educational Attainment by Race
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$22,600
Average Earnings
$24,505
Average Male
$21,528
Average Female
Youngstown Earnings by Educational Attainment
Youngstown Language by Age
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Youngstown Language
90.92% of Youngstown residents speak only English, while 9.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.60% of the population.
Youngstown Language
Youngstown Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25,862 | 10,840 | 41.91% |
| White | 25,543 | 6,291 | 24.63% |
| Hispanic | 6,765 | 3,019 | 44.63% |
| Multiple | 3,804 | 1,662 | 43.69% |
| Other | 995 | 560 | 56.28% |
| Native | 262 | 88 | 33.59% |
| Asian | 330 | 59 | 17.88% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
35.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.00%
Male Poverty Rate
37.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Youngstown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Youngstown is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Youngstown is Asian, with 17.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.22%.
Youngstown Poverty
Youngstown Poverty Rate by Education
Youngstown Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
25.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.0%
Male Marriage Rate
23.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Youngstown Married by Age and Sex
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Youngstown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Youngstown Marital Status by Race
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Youngstown Marital Status
Youngstown Veterans by War
Youngstown Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,239 | 8.23% |
| Black | 1,650 | 8.24% |
| Hispanic | 204 | 4.40% |
| Native American | 51 | 20.99% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 1.16% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.58% |
Youngstown Veterans by Race
Youngstown Veterans by Education
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16.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
Youngstown Veterans by Education
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53.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
Youngstown Employment by Age
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Youngstown Employment by Race
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Youngstown Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.03%
Native Born
1.97%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.03% of Youngstown residents were born in the United States, with 75.09% having been born in Ohio. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Youngstown Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66,687 | 609 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 66,078 | 609 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 65,469 | 609 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 64,860 | 320 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 64,540 | 205 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 64,335 | -352 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 64,687 | -455 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 65,142 | -328 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 65,470 | -586 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 66,056 | -500 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 66,556 | -320 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 66,876 | -15,150 | -2.02% |
| 2000 | 82,026 | -13,706 | -1.53% |
| 1990 | 95,732 | -19,779 | -1.86% |
| 1980 | 115,511 | -25,398 | -1.97% |
| 1970 | 140,909 | -25,780 | -1.67% |
| 1960 | 166,689 | -1,641 | -0.10% |
| 1950 | 168,330 | 610 | 0.04% |
| 1940 | 167,720 | -2,282 | -0.14% |
| 1930 | 170,002 | 37,644 | 2.53% |
| 1920 | 132,358 | 53,292 | 5.29% |
| 1910 | 79,066 | 34,181 | 5.83% |
| 1900 | 44,885 | 11,665 | 3.06% |
| 1890 | 33,220 | 17,785 | 7.97% |
| 1880 | 15,435 | 7,360 | 6.69% |
| 1870 | 8,075 | 5,316 | 11.34% |
| 1860 | 2,759 | 0.00% |