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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elyria

Ohio · 55,953 residents · 20.548 sq mi
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Elyria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,156. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $92,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,953
−1%since 1990
from 56,746 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,723 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,762 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
52K53K55K56K57K1990201020202024Elyria
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,156
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,923 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,344
+61%since 1990
from $11,980 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$514
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $374 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.4
+17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(48,420)
Black13.5%(7,687)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,116)
Asian0.4%(235)
Diversity Score35.2%(19,978)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(44,747)
Black14%(7,831)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,553)
Asian0.6%(338)
Diversity Score37.9%(21,234)
38
+8%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elyria, Ohio?

Elyria, Ohio has about 55,953 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elyria, Ohio?

The typical household in Elyria, Ohio earns about $38,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elyria, Ohio expensive?

In Elyria, Ohio, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Elyria, Ohio?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elyria, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elyria, Ohio?

About 11.7% of people in Elyria, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elyria, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Elyria, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 793 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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