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Lorain County

Ohio · 312,964 residents · 490.536 sq mi
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Lorain County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $156,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312,964
+10%since 2000
from 284,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+17%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
267K280K294K308K322K1990201020202024Lorain County
2024317K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,798
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,627
+50%since 2000
from $21,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(234,597)
Black8.2%(23,365)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(19,676)
Asian0.6%(1,665)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.3%(100,525)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(237,520)
Black7.3%(22,980)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(32,917)
Asian1.1%(3,569)
Other3.4%(10,544)
Diversity Score48.1%(150,664)
Segregation Score44%(137,552)
Diversity Score
48
+36%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorain County, Ohio?

Lorain County, Ohio has about 312,964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lorain County, Ohio earns about $58,798 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 $156,400, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Lorain County, Ohio?

About 25.3% 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 13.4% 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 41,838 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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