Mahoning Valley
Mahoning Valley
Youngstown–Warren, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area | ||
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CSA
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EDT) | ||
ZIP codes | 4xxxx | |
Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
The Youngstown–Warren, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, typically known as the Mahoning Valley, is a
Taking its name from the
Steel industry
Although
The local steel industry declined during the
The Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation, founded in 1979, is active in economic revitalization and diversification. It owns two industrial parks, and has purchased local rail lines, including the Youngstown and Austintown Railroad and the Warren and Trumbull Railroad.[10]
Municipalities
Largest municipalities
Population rank | City | County | State | 2020 census | 2010 census | Change | Peak population (year) |
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1 | Youngstown | Mahoning | Ohio | 60,068 | 66,982 | −10.32%[11] | 170,002 (1930) |
2 | Boardman | Mahoning | Ohio | 40,213 | 40,889 | −1.65%[12] | 42,518 (2000) |
3 | Warren | Trumbull | Ohio | 39,201 | 41,557 | −5.67%[11] | 63,494 (1970) |
4 | Austintown | Mahoning | Ohio | 29,594 | 29,677 | −0.28%[13] | 33,636 (1980) |
5 | Niles | Trumbull | Ohio | 18,443 | 19,266 | −4.27%[11] | 23,072 (1980) |
6 | Salem | Columbiana | Ohio | 11,915 | 12,303 | −3.15%[14] | 14,186 (1970) |
7 | Struthers | Mahoning | Ohio | 10,063 | 10,713 | −6.07%[11] | 15,631 (1960) |
8 | East Liverpool | Columbiana | Ohio | 9,958 | 11,195 | −11.05%[14] | 26,243 (1970) |
9 | Girard | Trumbull | Ohio | 9,603 | 9,958 | −3.56%[14] | 14,119 (1970) |
10 | Campbell | Mahoning | Ohio | 7,852 | 8,235 | −4.65%[14] | 14,673 (1930) |
Cities, villages, and boroughs
Mahoning County
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Trumbull County |
Columbiana County (CSA)
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Townships
Mahoning County |
Trumbull County |
Columbiana County (CSA)
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Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1900 | 185,315 | — | |
1910 | 245,536 | 32.5% | |
1920 | 353,361 | 43.9% | |
1930 | 445,689 | 26.1% | |
1940 | 462,687 | 3.8% | |
1950 | 515,464 | 11.4% | |
1960 | 616,010 | 19.5% | |
1970 | 644,313 | 4.6% | |
1980 | 644,922 | 0.1% | |
1990 | 600,895 | −6.8% | |
2000 | 594,746 | −1.0% | |
2010 | 556,976 | −6.4% | |
2020 | 532,468 | −4.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[15] |
As of the
The median income for a household in the MSA was $36,071, and the median income for a family was $44,055. Males had a median income of $35,626 versus $23,186 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $18,547.
County | 2020 Census | 2010 Census | Change | Area | Density |
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Mahoning County | 228,614 | 238,823 | −4.27% | 425 sq mi (1,100 km2) | 538/sq mi (208/km2) |
Trumbull County | 201,977 | 210,312 | −3.96% | 637 sq mi (1,650 km2) | 317/sq mi (122/km2) |
Columbiana County | 101,877 | 107,841 | −5.53% | 535 sq mi (1,390 km2) | 190/sq mi (74/km2) |
Transportation
Airports
The Youngstown–Warren area is served by one regional and several county and local airports, including:
- Columbiana County Airport
- Koons Airport
- Lansdowne Airport
- Miller Airport
- Salem Airpark
- Warren Airport
- Youngstown Elser Metro Airport
- Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport
- Youngstown Air Reserve Station
Major highways
- Interstate 76
- Interstate 79
- Interstate 80
- Interstate 376
- Interstate 680
- Ohio Turnpike
- U.S. Route 19
- U.S. Route 30
- U.S. Route 62
- U.S. Route 224
- U.S. Route 322
- U.S. Route 422
Public transit
The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) operates a metropolitan public busing system in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. In Columbiana County, the Community Action Rural Transit System (CARTS) operates a rural public busing system.
Colleges and universities
The Mahoning Valley is home to a number of higher education facilities, including:
- Butler County Community College (Hermitage)
- Eastern Gateway Community College (Youngstown)
- Grove City College (Grove City)
- Kent State University at East Liverpool (East Liverpool)
- Kent State University at Salem (Salem)
- Kent State University at Trumbull (Warren)
- New Castle School of Trades (East Liverpool)
- Pennsylvania State University Shenango (Sharon)
- Thiel College (Greenville)
- Youngstown State University (Youngstown)
Sports
Club | Sport | League (Conf) | Venue | Location |
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers | Baseball | New York–Penn League | Eastwood Field | Niles |
Youngstown Phantoms | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | Covelli Centre | Youngstown |
Youngstown Nighthawks | Indoor soccer | Premier Arena Soccer League | Farmer Jim's Sports Complex | Cortland |
Youngstown State University Penguins | various | NCAA (Horizon League, MVFC )
|
various, including Stambaugh Stadium | Youngstown |
NCAA Division I sports are played in the region, with Youngstown State University fielding eight men's and ten women's teams.
See also
References
- ^ United States Census Bureau (December 29, 2022). "2020 Census Qualifying Urban Areas and Final Criteria Clarifications". Federal Register.
- ^ a b "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- United States Office of Management and Budget. July 21, 2023.
- ^ "Table 2. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-02)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on April 20, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
- ^ "Ohio: Rise and Fall of the Steel Industry in the Mahoning Valley". (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots – Library of Congress). Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ a b "Mahoning Valley". Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. Archived from the original on 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ Christie, Les. "The incredible shrinking city". CNNMoney.com. Retrieved 2004-04-24.
- ISBN 978-0-7006-1161-4.
- ^ Libecco, Katie (2009-09-19). "Local documentary gathers expert insight". Valley24.com. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
- ^ "Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation – Revitalizing the Mahoning Valley". Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^ a b c d "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Struthers city, Ohio; Hermitage city, Pennsylvania; Sharon city, Pennsylvania; Niles city, Ohio; Warren city, Ohio; Youngstown city, Ohio". www.census.gov. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Decennials - Census of Population and Housing". 8 February 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ^ a b c d "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
Further reading
- Blue, Frederick J.; Jenkins, William D.; Lawson, William H.; Reedy, Joan M. (1995). Mahoning Memories: A History of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Virginia Beach, VA: The Donning Company. ISBN 0-89865-944-2.
- Ruminski, Clayton J. Iron Valley: The Transformation of the Iron Industry in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, 1802—1913 (Ohio State University Press, 2017).