People
The 2010 Census of Niles, Ohio showed that the total population was 19,266 people.
The population composition of Niles, Ohio can be viewed in the charts below.
The 2010 Census of Niles, Ohio showed that the total population was 19,266 people.
The population composition of Niles, Ohio can be viewed in the charts below.
The majority of people in Niles were of Italian and German descent (37% combined), while there were some that were of Irish and Polish descent (16% combined).
Income and Employment
The majority of Niles consists of white collar work, but there are still individuals in blue collar.
- The median household income in 2013 for Niles was $37,000.
- The median value of a house in 2013 was about $81,000.
- Approximately 19% of people are below the poverty level.
- Some of the Common Professions Include:
- Males
- Production (Factories)
- Food/ Serving Occupations
- Material Management
- Repair and Maintenance
- Females
- Administrative/ Offices
- Sales
- Food/ Serving Occupations
- Healthcare
- Males
Population Characteristics
Education:
According to the United States Census, Niles, Ohio has about an 86% rate of graduation from high school. Also, about 16% of the population also possesses bachelors or higher education Approximately 961 people were enrolled in college for their undergraduate in 2013, while another 169 people are enrolled in graduate school.
Births, Marriages, and Divorces:
According to the Vital Statistics in 2010 for County Births, the Total Number of Births in Trumbull County was 2,104 births. There were 168 low birth weight infant births. Also, there were 523 births of infants born to mothers who had smoked and 1,043 births to unwed parents. Lastly, there were 8 fetal deaths in 2010, in Trumbull County.
In 2011 in Trumbull County, there were 967 total marriages according to the Ohio Department of Health. There were 649 first marriages for the bride and 658 first marriages for the groom. The total divorces for Trumbull County in 2011, was 781. Of these 781 divorces, 635 affected minor children.
Currently, about 30% of Niles, Ohio has never been married, while another 43% are currently married. About 15% of the population is divorced, and around 9% is widowed.
Morbidity:
Trumbull County 2014:
Smokes: 25%
Smoked During Pregnancy: 25%
Overweight: 37%
Obese: 30%
Diabetes: 10%
High Blood Pressure: 27%
Mortality:
In Trumbull County, there were approximately 12 deaths per 1000 people in 2013. There were no infant deaths per 1000 births in Trumbull County, in 2013. In 2010, in Trumbull County the leading cause of death was heart disease. It was then followed by cancer.
Leading Causes of Death per 100,000 Population (2010):
According to the United States Census, Niles, Ohio has about an 86% rate of graduation from high school. Also, about 16% of the population also possesses bachelors or higher education Approximately 961 people were enrolled in college for their undergraduate in 2013, while another 169 people are enrolled in graduate school.
Births, Marriages, and Divorces:
According to the Vital Statistics in 2010 for County Births, the Total Number of Births in Trumbull County was 2,104 births. There were 168 low birth weight infant births. Also, there were 523 births of infants born to mothers who had smoked and 1,043 births to unwed parents. Lastly, there were 8 fetal deaths in 2010, in Trumbull County.
In 2011 in Trumbull County, there were 967 total marriages according to the Ohio Department of Health. There were 649 first marriages for the bride and 658 first marriages for the groom. The total divorces for Trumbull County in 2011, was 781. Of these 781 divorces, 635 affected minor children.
Currently, about 30% of Niles, Ohio has never been married, while another 43% are currently married. About 15% of the population is divorced, and around 9% is widowed.
Morbidity:
Trumbull County 2014:
Smokes: 25%
Smoked During Pregnancy: 25%
Overweight: 37%
Obese: 30%
Diabetes: 10%
High Blood Pressure: 27%
Mortality:
In Trumbull County, there were approximately 12 deaths per 1000 people in 2013. There were no infant deaths per 1000 births in Trumbull County, in 2013. In 2010, in Trumbull County the leading cause of death was heart disease. It was then followed by cancer.
Leading Causes of Death per 100,000 Population (2010):
- Heart Disease: 642
- Cancer: 524
- Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (e.g. COPD): 134
- Strokes: 132
- Accidental Injuries: 101
- Alzheimer’s: 72
Strengths
One of the strengths in Niles, Ohio would be its high school graduation rate, which was 86 percent. While, the national average in the United States was 81 percent in the 2012-2013 school year. Compared to the national average, Niles had a better average for high school graduation rates. Another strength would be the divorce percentage in Niles, which was about 15 percent of the population. The national average is actually that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. So, Niles has marriages that stay together longer.
Weaknesses
One of the weaknesses in Niles, Ohio would be the median household income was $37,000. This is significantly lower than the United States' median average household income, which was $53,000. Another major weakness for Niles/ Trumbull County was the amount of women who smoked during pregnancy, which was 25 percent. The national average of women who smoked during pregnancy was 10 percent. Also the amount of people who smoke in general in Trumbull County was also 25 percent. While the national average for people who smoke was about 18 percent. Smoking is a major weakness in Niles and all of Trumbull County, as smoking can contribute to a variety of health issues.