Census ACS · #127 MSA
Youngstown Metro Area
The Youngstown-Warren, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has 428,430 residents. The median household income is $55,357 and the median home value is $134,600.
428,430
Population
416
People / sq mi
$55,357
Median Income
$134,600
Median Home Value
The Youngstown CBSA covers 1,029 sq mi of land at 416.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,357
Median Household Income
$32,890
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Youngstown metro's price level is 87.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $55,357 has the buying power of $63,342 in average-priced US metros.
87.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$63,342
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$55,357
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$134,600
Median Home Value
$779
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
23.0 min
Avg Commute
19.3%
Foreign Born
Youngstown spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Youngstown-Warren, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 428,430 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #127 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Youngstown metro area is $55,357, with a per capita income of $32,890.
The Youngstown-Warren, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Youngstown-Warren, Oh CBSA (49660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Youngstown stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 416 people per square mile. With 428,430 residents, Youngstown is a metro area in OH.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,357, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $134,600, with typical rent around $779.
23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Youngstown: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.