Youngstown, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Youngstown, Ohio is 59,605 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $34,746, the median home value is $58,400, and the median age is 37.8.
The population has declined 11.6% since 2010 (66,876 → 59,123).
59,605
Population
1757
People / sq mi
$34,746
Median Income
$58,400
Median Home Value
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Youngstown covers 33.9 sq mi of land at 1757 people per square mile.
About Youngstown, OH
Housing cost is the defining feature of Youngstown: the median home is valued at $58,400. With 59,605 residents, Youngstown is a city in Ohio. It ranks #11 among cities in Ohio by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $34,746, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 30.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $58,400, with typical rent around $718.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 15.2%, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.1% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Youngstown city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Youngstown city had a population of 66,876 in 2010 and 59,123 in 2024, a -11.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 66,876 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.85%.
59,123
Population (2024)
66,876
Population (2010)
66,876
Peak (2010)
-0.85%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 66,876 |
| 2011 | 66,556 |
| 2012 | 66,056 |
| 2013 | 65,470 |
| 2014 | 65,142 |
| 2015 | 64,687 |
| 2016 | 64,335 |
| 2017 | 64,540 |
| 2018 | 64,860 |
| 2019 | 65,469 |
| 2020 | 59,888 |
| 2021 | 59,194 |
| 2022 | 59,260 |
| 2023 | 59,195 |
| 2024 | 59,123 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 41.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$34,746
Median Household Income
$20,379
Per Capita Income
30.9%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$58,400
Median Home Value
$718
Median Rent
56.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.3%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.2%
Drive Alone
71.8%
Public Transit
7.1%
Work From Home
21.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.9%
Foreign Born
90.7%
Non-English at Home
6.8%
Veterans
23.1%
With Disability
92.8%
Health Insurance
88.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.0% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Youngstown, Ohio has a population of 59,605 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Youngstown, Ohio is $34,746, with 30.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Youngstown, Ohio is $58,400, with median monthly rent at $718 and a homeownership rate of 56.1%.
The median age in Youngstown, Ohio is 37.8 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has declined 11.6% since 2010 (66,876 → 59,123).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.