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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lorain County

Ohio · 284,664 residents · 490.536 sq mi
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The short version

Lorain County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,042. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $113,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284,664
+5%since 1990
from 271,126 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 553 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+11%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
267K280K294K308K322K1990201020202024Lorain County
2024317K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,042
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,054
+65%since 1990
from $12,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(241,846)
Black7.8%(21,138)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(15,320)
Asian0.5%(1,239)
Diversity Score34.8%(94,302)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(234,597)
Black8.2%(23,365)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(19,676)
Asian0.6%(1,665)
Diversity Score35.3%(100,525)
Diversity Score
35
+2%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Lorain County to nearby counties

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Income$71,993+60%
Home value$199,700+75%
Population73,296−77%
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LORAIN COUNTY VS
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Income$94,968+111%
Home value$287,000+152%
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LORAIN COUNTY VS
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Home value$166,000+46%
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LORAIN COUNTY VS
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Income$64,468+43%
Home value$195,400+72%
Population1,232,925+281%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorain County, Ohio?

Lorain County, Ohio has about 284,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lorain County, Ohio earns about $45,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorain County, Ohio expensive?

In Lorain County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Lorain County, Ohio?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lorain County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorain County, Ohio?

About 9.0% of people in Lorain County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorain County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorain County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,538 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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