Population 100,704 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Columbiana County
Household size in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Columbiana County are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.48 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Columbiana County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of Ohio's 88 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Columbiana County (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Columbiana County
Renters in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Columbiana County rent their homes (27.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (50.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Columbiana County: 11.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Columbiana County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $581 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $693 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $804 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$222 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Columbiana County runs $804 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $222 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Columbiana County
Bachelor's degrees in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Columbiana County: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Columbiana County have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Ohio overall (91.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Columbiana County
| Period | Columbiana County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Columbiana County is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Columbiana County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbiana County | 2.38 | 45.0 | 12.0% | 27.3% | 11.4% | 1965 | $804 | 17.6% | 89.9% | 4.7% |
| Carroll County | 2.40 | 45.1 | 11.3% | 21.3% | 17.4% | 1975 | $887 | 16.0% | 90.5% | 5.5% |
| Beaver County | 2.30 | 45.4 | 8.9% | 25.0% | 9.1% | 1960 | $1,011 | 29.0% | 95.5% | 5.3% |
| Stark County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 12.1% | 30.8% | 8.0% | 1966 | $949 | 26.1% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| Butler County | 2.42 | 44.3 | 7.4% | 23.1% | 8.4% | 1980 | $1,148 | 40.1% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
| Wayne County | 2.65 | 39.3 | 6.8% | 23.4% | 6.5% | 1976 | $907 | 24.2% | 85.0% | 3.1% |
| Armstrong County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 8.3% | 21.2% | 12.4% | 1962 | $832 | 18.8% | 92.8% | 4.3% |
| Ashland County | 2.55 | 42.8 | 7.8% | 22.1% | 9.4% | 1971 | $854 | 22.7% | 90.7% | 3.6% |
| Indiana County | 2.44 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 27.9% | 14.8% | 1968 | $830 | 28.0% | 92.7% | 6.6% |
| Richland County | 2.45 | 41.0 | 9.1% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 1964 | $865 | 18.3% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
| Crawford County | 2.31 | 42.5 | 11.5% | 26.9% | 9.7% | 1957 | $820 | 17.2% | 91.1% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Moore County, NC · Garland County, AR · Geauga County, OH · Grand Traverse County, MI · Hanover County, VA · Hardin County, KY · Houston County, AL · Kankakee County, IL · Lafourche Parish, LA · Laramie County, WY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Columbiana County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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