Mahoning County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 226,491 | — | #317 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,942 | -24.2% | #2,334 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,165 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,700 | -45.1% | #2,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $791 | -32.0% | #2,166 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | +50.0% | #2,556 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mahoning County has a population of 226,491, making it the #317 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mahoning County is $56,942, ranking #2,334 out of 3,222 counties — 24.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.9% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Mahoning County is $154,700 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $791/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.3%.
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95.1% of residents in Mahoning County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Mahoning County, Ohio
Mahoning County, Ohio has a total population of 226,491, making it the 317th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mahoning County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mahoning County is $56,942, which ranks #2,334 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Mahoning County is $154,700, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in Mahoning County pay a median gross rent of $791 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mahoning County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Mahoning County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%).
All data for Mahoning County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.