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Elyria

Ohio · 52,656 residents · 20.548 sq mi
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Elyria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,816. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,600. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,656
−6%since 2000
from 55,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,563 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,723 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K53K55K56K57K1990201020202024Elyria
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,816
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,201
+30%since 2000
from $19,344 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(44,747)
Black14%(7,831)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,553)
Asian0.6%(338)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.9%(21,234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(36,639)
Black14%(7,370)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(4,403)
Asian0.8%(407)
Other5.3%(2,769)
Diversity Score58.1%(30,602)
Diversity Score
58
+53%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elyria, Ohio?

Elyria, Ohio has about 52,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elyria, Ohio?

The typical household in Elyria, Ohio earns about $43,816 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 $107,600, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Elyria, Ohio?

About 15.2% 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 20.8% 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 4,090 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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