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Painesville

Ohio · 19,563 residents · 6.825 sq mi
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Painesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $121,900. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,563
+12%since 2000
from 17,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,866 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.2
−1%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K20K21K1990201020202024Painesville
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,428
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,842 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,007
+23%since 2000
from $15,391 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+35%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(12,502)
Black12.6%(2,202)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(2,256)
Asian0.4%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(9,336)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(11,882)
Black12.7%(2,491)
Hispanic / Latino22%(4,298)
Asian0.7%(146)
Other3.7%(728)
Diversity Score70.5%(13,801)
Diversity Score
71
+32%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Painesville, Ohio?

Painesville, Ohio has about 19,563 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Painesville, Ohio?

The typical household in Painesville, Ohio earns about $34,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Painesville, Ohio expensive?

In Painesville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Painesville, Ohio?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Painesville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Painesville, Ohio?

About 26.4% of people in Painesville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Painesville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Painesville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,864 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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