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Youngstown, OH

Founded 1796Mahoning CountyElev. 259 m
Population
59,605
Median home
$58,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
40
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Youngstown

With about 59,605 residents, Youngstown is one of Ohio's notable places. Youngstown was founded in 1796 and sits in Mahoning County. The median age is 37.8 and the median household income is $34,746. Homes carry a median value of $58,400, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (41.2%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
59,605
Median age
37.8
Median household income
$34,746
Per-capita income
$20,379
Poverty rate
36.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
Unemployment
11.9%
Avg. commute
21.4 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.2%
Hispanic or Latino11.2%
Black40.5%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Service26.3%
Management, business, science & arts24.5%
Sales & office22.4%
Production, transportation & material moving21.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$58,400
Median gross rent
$718/mo
Owner-occupied
56.1%
Median year built
1951
Households
25,166
Avg. household size
2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Youngstown has 40 public schools — 19 elementary, 7 middle, 11 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 20 schools
Reading35%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy for Urban Scholars YoungstownHighGrades 9–12charter
Boardman High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Chaney HighHighGrades 9–12
Choffin Career CntrHighGrades 11–12
East High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fitch High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Liberty High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mahoning County High SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Summit Academy Secondary - YoungstownHighGrades 8–12charter
Youngstown Rayen Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Youngstown Virtual AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Austintown Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Boardman Center Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Boardman Glenwood Junior HighMiddleGrades 7–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% above national
Youngstown677
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 83% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime64% above national
Youngstown3,207
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↑ 64% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Youngstown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Youngstown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Mahoning County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Youngstown is in Mahoning County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Youngstown was founded in 1796 and sits in Mahoning County. Elevation ~259 m.

Population trend
184K059,60518202024
Map of Youngstown
Youngstown, OH
Where Youngstown is
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Historic places

41 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jones Hall, Youngstown State UniversityLiberty TheatreStambaugh, Henry H., Memorial AuditoriumFirst National Bank BuildingStambaugh BuildingWick BuildingWarner TheaterRealty Building
Notable people from Youngstown
Ed O'NeillJim CummingsElizabeth HartmanOmarosa Manigault NewmanArthur LafferEdmond HamiltonTerry RozierRichard D. WolffGene HaasJane Randolph
People searches in Youngstown
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Nearby cities
Warren (13 mi)Stow (41 mi)Canton (43 mi)Akron (46 mi)Cuyahoga Falls (48 mi)Mentor (54 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Youngstown, OH (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Youngstown, Ohio.

Ryan Michael Leeper, 35
Youngstown · 44507
Luis Enrique Perez, 71
Youngstown · 44506
AKA Luis Perez, Luis E Perez
George William Robinson, 54
Youngstown · Mahoning County · 44505
George Martin, 74
Youngstown · 44507
Paul Alan Taylor, 47
Youngstown · Mahoning County · 44512
Joseph Lee Baker, 54
Youngstown · 44509
Donald Clark, 61
Youngstown · Mahoning County · 44512
AKA Donald Clark
Donald Anderson, 67
Youngstown · 44507
Jason Lavness Smith, 48
Youngstown · 44504
AKA Dub 0
Brian John Scott, 39ABSCONDER
Youngstown · 44507
Brian Vaughn Wilson, 46
Youngstown · 44511
Mark David Johnson, 68
Youngstown · 44515
AKA None Reported
Christopher R Rivera, 54
Youngstown · 44502
AKA Bo Rivera, Christopher Ramon Riveria
Thomas Williams
Youngstown · 44502
Jose A Sanchez, 77
Youngstown · 44506
Jose Garcia Felix, 62
Youngstown · 44507

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Youngstown — frequently asked

What is the population of Youngstown, Ohio?
Youngstown has a population of about 59,605, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Youngstown?
The median home value in Youngstown is $58,400, and the median gross rent is $718/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Youngstown safe? What is the crime rate?
Youngstown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 677 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Youngstown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mahoning County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Youngstown?
Youngstown has 40 public schools (19 elementary, 7 middle, 11 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Youngstown?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Youngstown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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