Mahoning County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Ohio

The population of Mahoning County, Ohio is 227,063 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $55,576, the median home value is $141,100, and the median age is 43.4.

The population of Mahoning County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (238,315 → 225,786), a -0.39% annualized rate.

Mahoning County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

227,063

Population

-0.39%

Annual growth

552

People / sq mi

$55,576

Median Income

$141,100

Median Home Value

Mahoning County covers 411 sq mi of land at 551.8 people per square mile.

About Mahoning County, OH

Mahoning County is a county in Ohio with a population of 227,063. It ranks #12 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 43.4, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Mahoning County is $55,576, below the US median of $74,580. 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $141,100, with monthly rent averaging $775. The homeownership rate of 70.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Mahoning County reflects 26.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 minutes each way.

Mahoning County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Mahoning County had a population of 238,315 in 2010 and 225,786 in 2024, a -5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 238,315 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.

225,786

Population (2024)

238,315

Population (2010)

238,315

Peak (2010)

-0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	238,315	-	-	estimate
2011	237,304	-1,011	-0.42%	estimate
2012	235,689	-1,615	-0.68%	estimate
2013	234,431	-1,258	-0.53%	estimate
2014	233,472	-959	-0.41%	estimate
2015	231,988	-1,484	-0.64%	estimate
2016	230,263	-1,725	-0.74%	estimate
2017	229,438	-825	-0.36%	estimate
2018	228,975	-463	-0.20%	estimate
2019	227,510	-1,465	-0.64%	estimate
2020	228,017	+507	+0.22%	estimate
2021	226,559	-1,458	-0.64%	estimate
2022	226,104	-455	-0.20%	estimate
2023	225,988	-116	-0.05%	estimate
2024	225,786	-202	-0.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.0%
Black or African American	14.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.4

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

22.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.3%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

13.0%

75–84

6.0%

85+

3.0%

Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,576$-14,104 vs state
Mean household income	$76,826
Per-capita income	$33,850
Poverty rate	13.9%+4.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	55.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.7%

Manufacturing

12.6%

Education & health care

10.3%

Finance & real estate

7.5%

Construction

6.6%

Information

5.8%

Retail trade

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Mahoning County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.7% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

8.7%

Work from home

22.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$141,100$-58,100 vs state

Median home value

$775

Median rent

70.3%

Homeownership rate

108,077

Total housing units

90.9%

Occupied

9.1%

Vacant

29.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.2%

With health insurance

91.5%

With broadband internet

17.6%

Foreign-born

7.1%

Veterans (18+)

16.7%

With a disability

93.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.6%

High School+

26.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mahoning County, Ohio has a population of 227,063 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 552 people per square mile.

The population of Mahoning County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (238,315 → 225,786), a -0.39% annualized rate.

The median household income in Mahoning County, Ohio is $55,576, with mean (average) household income of $76,826 and per-capita income of $33,850. 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Mahoning County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.0%), Black or African American (14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Mahoning County, Ohio is 43.4 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Mahoning County is $141,100 and median monthly rent is $775. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 108,077 total housing units, 9.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Mahoning County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Mahoning County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.