Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Youngstown, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,331

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.3%23,909

Black

39.3%23,337

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%7,287

Two or More

6.9%4,089

Asian

0.7%387

Other

0.4%223

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%88

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%2,780

High School Diploma

33.6%13,142

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%2,417

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%5,697

Associate's Degree

7.5%2,918

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%4,105

Master's Degree

3.7%1,430

Professional Degree

0.8%328

Doctorate

0.5%190

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$63,300

Median Renti

$728

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.2%14,038

Renter-Occupied

43.8%10,944

Total Units

29,397

Homeownership

56.2%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

39.4%5,535

$50K–$100K

34.4%4,829

$100K–$150K

12.9%1,811

$150K–$200K

7.7%1,075

$200K–$300K

3%415

$300K–$500K

1.5%215

$500K–$1M

1%138

$1M+

0.1%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,421

$500–$750

2,942

$750–$1,000

2,499

$1,000–$1,250

1,259

$1,250–$1,500

521

$1,500–$2,000

241

$2,000+

176

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%39

2010–2019

1.5%435

2000–2009

2.9%849

1990–1999

3.1%902

1980–1989

2.1%608

1970–1979

8.7%2,553

1960–1969

9.7%2,850

1950–1959

23%6,767

1940–1949

9.7%2,839

1939 or earlier

39.3%11,555

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.6%20,880

Electricity

13.1%3,273

Bottled/LP Gas

2%504

No Fuel

0.6%158

Other

0.4%100

Wood

0.2%48

Fuel Oil

0.1%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,408

Mean Household Incomei

$46,580

Per Capita Incomei

$20,390

Poverty Ratei

34.9%

Unemploymenti

11.9%

Labor Forcei

23,747

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.3%3,576

$10K–$15K

11.3%2,816

$15K–$20K

6.7%1,665

$20K–$25K

6.5%1,621

$25K–$30K

5.9%1,476

$30K–$35K

6%1,488

$35K–$40K

5.2%1,300

$40K–$45K

4%1,002

$45K–$50K

4.7%1,169

$50K–$60K

7.7%1,917

$60K–$75K

8.6%2,136

$75K–$100K

9.8%2,446

$100K–$125K

4.2%1,040

$125K–$150K

1.9%475

$150K–$200K

2%512

$200K+

1.4%343

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,138

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,915

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,857(6.2% of civilian adults)