CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 224
Ohio · Lorain County · 3,072 residents · 0.694 sq mi
Notable rankings
#150lowest low income in OH#1940 US$29,445#160lowest low rent in OH$680#217highest commute in OH31.0 min#371lowest low home value in OH$95,700TRACT SHAPE · Lorain County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 224 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,445. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 642 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,700. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Lorain County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,072
−17%since 2020
from 3,714 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,427 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 5,352 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+17%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,445
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,223 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,556
+52%since 2020
from $18,167 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−7%since 2020
from 0.492 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.7%
Information14.2%
Retail trade13.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Education & health services3.2%
Other services3%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Public administration0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$95,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $619 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(1,794)
Black29.9%(1,111)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(660)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(149)
Diversity Score80.5%(2,990)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(1,405)
Black20.6%(632)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(662)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(373)
Diversity Score85.9%(2,639)
Diversity Score
86
+7%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
+26%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
24.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Female
40.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,072 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $29,445 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $95,700, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 23.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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