Youngstown, OH Demographics

A map of Youngstown's Population by Race

Youngstown, Ohio has an estimated population of 59,331, a slight decrease from the 60,068 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.3% White, 39.3% Black, 12.3% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Youngstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Youngstown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Youngstown, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 66.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Youngstown is ranked the 11th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Youngstown was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Youngstown's White Population

23,909 residents of Youngstown, or 40.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Youngstown is significantly lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Youngstown ranks 1234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Youngstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.3%.

Youngstown is less White than neighboring Campbell (49.1% White), Struthers (81.3% White), Churchill (86.8% White), Maplewood Park (48.4% White), and Poland (91.3% White).

Youngstown's Black Population

23,337 residents of Youngstown, or 39.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Youngstown is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Youngstown ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of Youngstown's population has decreased from 42.2% to 39.3%.

Youngstown is more Black than neighboring Campbell (21.1% Black), Struthers (2.5% Black), Churchill (7.3% Black), and Poland (1.1% Black). Youngstown is less Black than neighboring Maplewood Park (51.6% Black).

Youngstown's Asian Population

387 residents of Youngstown, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Youngstown is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Youngstown ranks 575th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.6%. Asian residents' share of Youngstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Youngstown is more Asian than neighboring Campbell (0% Asian), and Maplewood Park (0% Asian). Youngstown is less Asian than neighboring Struthers (1.2% Asian), Churchill (4.7% Asian), and Poland (0.9% Asian).

Youngstown's Hispanic Population

7,287 residents of Youngstown, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Youngstown is higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Youngstown ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Youngstown's population has increased from 11.5% to 12.3%.

Youngstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Struthers (9.3% Hispanic), Churchill (1.2% Hispanic), Maplewood Park (0% Hispanic), and Poland (2.5% Hispanic). Youngstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Campbell (22.8% Hispanic).

Youngstown's Native American/Other Population

322 residents of Youngstown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Youngstown is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Youngstown ranks 228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Youngstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Youngstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Campbell (0.2% Native American/Other), Churchill (0% Native American/Other), Maplewood Park (0% Native American/Other), and Poland (0% Native American/Other). Youngstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Struthers (1.1% Native American/Other).

Youngstown's Multiracial Population

4,089 residents of Youngstown, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Youngstown is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Youngstown ranks 366th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Youngstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Youngstown's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.9%.

Youngstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Campbell (6.7% Multiracial), Struthers (4.5% Multiracial), Churchill (0% Multiracial), Maplewood Park (0% Multiracial), and Poland (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.