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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lorain

Ohio · 71,245 residents · 23.607 sq mi
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Lorain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

71,245
+4%vs 2000
vs 68,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,018 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 2,908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
63K65K67K70K72K1990201020202024Lorain
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,123
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,676
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,340 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$363
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $485 in 2000
US average: $450
61.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.2% in 2000
38.9% rent
2.1
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(41,935)
Black15%(10,286)
Hispanic / Latino21%(14,438)
Asian0.3%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(46,032)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(55,822)
Black13.7%(9,786)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(11,987)
Asian0.2%(135)
Other7.7%(5,502)
Diversity Score63.9%(45,530)
64
−5%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.5%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lorain, Ohio?

Lorain, Ohio has about 71,245 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lorain, Ohio?

The typical household in Lorain, Ohio earns about $24,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorain, Ohio expensive?

In Lorain, Ohio, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Lorain, Ohio?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lorain, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorain, Ohio?

About 19.8% of people in Lorain, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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