Mahoning County

Mahoning County, Ohio

120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 740-2104
Fax: (330) 740-2105
www.mahoningcountyoh.gov

On the northeastern border of OH, northeast of Canton; organized Feb 16, 1846 from Columbiana and Trumbull counties. Name Origin: From Delaware Indian mahanoi or m'hoani 'salt lick,' also spelled Mahanoy.

Area (sq mi):: 423.38 (land 415.25; water 8.14) Population per square mile: 612.30
Population 2005: 254,274 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.30%; 1990-2000 -2.70% Population 2000: 257,555 (White 79.60%; Black or African American 15.90%; Hispanic or Latino 3.00%; Asian 0.50%; Other 2.60%). Foreign born: 2.40%. Median age: 39.70
Income 2000: per capita $18,818; median household $35,248; Population below poverty level: 12.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,780-$27,047
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 29.70% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Youngstown County seat (77,713)
  • Struthers (11,321)
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