The Poorest Cities In Ohio

Our list of the poorest cities in Ohio was based on recent research looking at poverty rates and median incomes. Looking at cities with over 5,000 people, these 10 cities have an above average number of people living in poverty, dealing with unemployment or underemployment and needing assistance in making it through the day to day expenses of life. While this is no reflection of the citizens living there, here’s the list of the poorest cities in Ohio.

10. Canton

Pop.: 70,589

2022 ranking: 11

Poverty Rate: 30.2%

Median Income: $37,627

Citizens in Poverty: 21,346

9. Martin’s Ferry

Pop.: 6,283

2022 ranking: 31

Poverty Rate: 32.4%

Median Income: $39,195

Citizens in Poverty: 2,032

8. Cleveland

Pop.: 370,365

2022 ranking: 6

Poverty Rate: 31.2%

Median Income: $37,271

Citizens in Poverty: 115,442

7. Ashtabula

Pop.: 18,003

2022 ranking: 9

Median Income: $39,053

Poverty Rate: 32.7%

Citizens In Poverty: 5,883

6. East Liverpool

Pop.: 9,969

2022 ranking: 7

Median Income: $34,560

Poverty Rate: 31.6%

Citizens In Poverty: 3,152

5. Portsmouth

Pop.: 18,130

2022 ranking: 5

Median Income: $36,051

Poverty Rate: 35.4%

Citizens In Poverty: 6,425

4. Youngstown

Pop.: 60,048

2022 ranking: 3

Median Income: $34,295

Poverty Rate: 34.5%

Citizens In Poverty: 20,710

3. Warren

Pop.: 39,204

2022 ranking: 4

Median Income: $33,296

Poverty Rate: 35.0%

Citizens In Poverty: 13,741

2. Athens

Pop.: 22,698

2022 ranking: 2

Median Income: $34,493

Poverty Rate: 43.0%

Citizens In Poverty: 9,766

1. East Cleveland

Pop.: 13,926

2022 ranking: 1

Median Income: $23,004

Poverty Rate: 39.5%

Citizens In Poverty: 5,504