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Lorain

Pennsylvania · 759 residents · 0.338 sq mi
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Lorain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,712. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
+2%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,246 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−3%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4725826928029121990201020202024Lorain
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,712
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,150 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,142
−12%since 2000
from $17,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−6%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(727)
Black1.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(716)
Black2.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(60)
Diversity Score
8
+33%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+158%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorain, Pennsylvania?

Lorain, Pennsylvania has about 759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorain, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lorain, Pennsylvania earns about $34,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorain, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lorain, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Lorain, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lorain, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorain, Pennsylvania?

About 22.0% of people in Lorain, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorain, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorain, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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