Population 88,548 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Youngstown
Household size in Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Youngstown is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Youngstown has smaller households than most Ohio cities.
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 Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Youngstown are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 41.1 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Youngstown (16.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Youngstown
Renters in Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Youngstown is about as common as it is nationally: 35.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (56.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, 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 Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Youngstown: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Youngstown is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, 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 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Youngstown has older homes than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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 Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $628 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $662 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $718 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $850 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$222 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Youngstown costs $850 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $222 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Youngstown
Bachelor's degrees in Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Youngstown: 23.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Youngstown is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Ohio as a whole (91.7%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Youngstown
| Period | Youngstown | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Youngstown: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Youngstown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 2.32 | 41.5 | 16.2% | 35.2% | 11.3% | 1960 | $850 | 23.4% | 87.8% | 9.6% |
| Boardman | 2.19 | 42.0 | 10.6% | 32.0% | 7.7% | 1963 | $812 | 33.6% | 95.8% | 4.6% |
| Campbell | 2.43 | 39.4 | 19.6% | 27.2% | 10.7% | 1956 | $839 | 19.2% | 84.0% | 13.9% |
| Struthers | 2.36 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 30.7% | 11.3% | 1948 | $881 | 15.7% | 92.8% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 2.32 | 44.0 | 7.1% | 12.4% | 5.3% | 1953 | $964 | 42.6% | 98.2% | 2.8% |
| Austintown | 2.05 | 44.1 | 11.5% | 34.5% | 7.3% | 1970 | $915 | 23.3% | 93.8% | 3.3% |
| New Buffalo | 1.83 | 46.1 | 7.7% | 22.3% | 1.7% | 1990 | $949 | 54.7% | 98.7% | 9.8% |
| Lowellville | 2.15 | 51.2 | 4.4% | 15.1% | 10.2% | 1963 | $886 | 26.3% | 93.3% | 4.9% |
| Girard | 2.34 | 43.2 | 13.1% | 26.0% | 10.6% | 1960 | $887 | 21.5% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| Canfield | 2.52 | 47.1 | 5.1% | 16.0% | 9.2% | 1983 | $928 | 48.3% | 96.3% | 5.0% |
| Halls Corners | 2.27 | 52.0 | 16.5% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 1962 | $944 | 24.8% | 90.5% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Youngstown. 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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