Time Zone: Mahoning County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Youngstown is the Seat for Mahoning County.
Mahoning County was founded March 1, 1846. Mahoning was created by taking area from Columbiana and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Mahoning had a population of 236,735 people. This is a decrease of 8.08% since the last Census (which gave a population of 257,555 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Mahoning represented 2.27% of the total population of Ohio, making it the state's 10th most populous county (out of 88 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 238,823 | -7.27% | +0.88% since 2009 |
2009 | 236,735 | -8.08% | -0.79% since 2008 |
2008 | 238,609 | -7.36% | -0.9% since 2007 |
2007 | 240,767 | -6.52% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 257,555 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Mahoning County Census Page for Mahoning County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Mahoning County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Mahoning County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Youngstown | 72,425 | 82,026 | 11.7% decrease |
Alliance | 22,583 | 23,253 | 2.88% decrease |
Struthers | 10,674 | 11,756 | 9.2% decrease |
Campbell | 8,394 | 9,460 | 11.27% decrease |
Canfield | 6,826 | 7,374 | 7.43% decrease |
Websites for Mahoning County
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