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Painesville

Ohio · 20,312 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 $47,259. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,300. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,312
+16%since 2000
from 17,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,976 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+10%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K20K21K1990201020202024Painesville
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,259
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,842 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,065
+43%since 2000
from $15,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(10,934)
Black12.6%(2,550)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(5,440)
Asian1.2%(235)
Other3.9%(798)
Diversity Score75.9%(15,424)
Diversity Score
76
+42%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Painesville, Ohio?

Painesville, Ohio has about 20,312 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Painesville, Ohio?

The typical household in Painesville, Ohio earns about $47,259 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 $112,300, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Painesville, Ohio?

About 17.2% 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 22.3% 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 4,613 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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