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Lake County

Ohio · 232,603 residents · 229.395 sq mi
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Lake County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,814. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $160,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232,603
+2%since 2000
from 227,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+16%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
214K219K225K231K237K1990201020202024Lake County
2024232K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,814
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,007
+51%since 2000
from $23,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(214,881)
Black2%(4,447)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3,879)
Asian0.9%(2,034)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(25,341)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(197,069)
Black4.6%(10,778)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(11,362)
Asian1.4%(3,255)
Other2.5%(5,784)
Diversity Score31.1%(72,394)
Segregation Score39.2%(91,064)
Diversity Score
31
+179%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Ohio?

Lake County, Ohio has about 232,603 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake County, Ohio?

The typical household in Lake County, Ohio earns about $65,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, Ohio expensive?

In Lake County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Ohio?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, Ohio?

About 8.2% of people in Lake County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,104 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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