Steubenville, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Steubenville, Ohio is 18,144 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 102nd-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $47,057, the median home value is $128,000, and the median age is 36.4.
The population has declined 3.3% since 2010 (18,650 → 18,029).
18,144
Population
1722
People / sq mi
$47,057
Median Income
$128,000
Median Home Value
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Steubenville covers 10.5 sq mi of land at 1722 people per square mile.
About Steubenville, OH
In Steubenville, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $128,000. With 18,144 residents, Steubenville is a city in Ohio.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $47,057, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 19.2%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $128,000, with typical rent around $773.
29.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 12.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Steubenville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Steubenville city had a population of 18,650 in 2010 and 18,029 in 2024, a -3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,650 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.24%.
18,029
Population (2024)
18,650
Population (2010)
18,650
Peak (2010)
-0.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,650 |
| 2011 | 18,578 |
| 2012 | 18,468 |
| 2013 | 18,384 |
| 2014 | 18,333 |
| 2015 | 18,242 |
| 2016 | 18,062 |
| 2017 | 17,996 |
| 2018 | 17,872 |
| 2019 | 17,753 |
| 2020 | 18,149 |
| 2021 | 18,328 |
| 2022 | 18,021 |
| 2023 | 18,091 |
| 2024 | 18,029 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$47,057
Median Household Income
$28,349
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$128,000
Median Home Value
$773
Median Rent
55.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.9%
High School+
29.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
69.2%
Public Transit
12.4%
Work From Home
18.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
40.7%
Foreign Born
95.5%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
17.3%
With Disability
93.4%
Health Insurance
87.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Steubenville, Ohio has a population of 18,144 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 102nd-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Steubenville, Ohio is $47,057, with 19.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Steubenville, Ohio is $128,000, with median monthly rent at $773 and a homeownership rate of 55.0%.
The median age in Steubenville, Ohio is 36.4 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
The population has declined 3.3% since 2010 (18,650 → 18,029).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.