Mahoning County, Ohio

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,097 km² (423 mi²). 1,075 km² (415 mi²) of it is land and 21 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.92% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 257,555 people, 102,587 households, and 68,835 families residing in the county. The population density is 239/km² (620/mi²). There are 111,762 housing units at an average density of 104/km² (269/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 81.04% White, 15.87% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 2.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 102,587 households out of which 28.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.00% are married couples living together, 14.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% are non-families. 29.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the county, the population is spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 91.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $35,248, and the median income for a family is $44,185. Males have a median income of $36,313 versus $23,272 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,818. 12.50% of the population and 9.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.10% are under the age of 18 and 8.70% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Alliance
• Austintown
• Beloit
• Boardman
• Campbell
• Canfield
• Craig Beach
• Lowellville
• Maple Ridge
• Mineral Ridge
• New Middletown
• Poland
• Sebring
• Struthers
• Youngstown