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Lore City

Ohio · 282 residents · 0.328 sq mi
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Lore City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,482. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−8%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
860 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+17%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2422823223624021990201020202024Lore City
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,482
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,605
+39%since 2000
from $16,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(256)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.2%(6)
Diversity Score13.5%(38)
Diversity Score
13
+1473%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lore City, Ohio?

Lore City, Ohio has about 282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lore City, Ohio?

The typical household in Lore City, Ohio earns about $48,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lore City, Ohio expensive?

In Lore City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Lore City, Ohio?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lore City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lore City, Ohio?

About 30.1% of people in Lore City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lore City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lore City, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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