CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 231
Ohio · Lorain County · 3,480 residents · 2.452 sq mi
Notable rankings
#203lowest young in OH29.7 yrs#251lowest low income in OH$35,022#276highest rent burden in OH63.1%#279highest high poverty in OH34.1%TRACT SHAPE · Lorain County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 231 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,022. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,100. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Lorain County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
3,480
−9%since 2020
from 3,816 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,419 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 1,556 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
−3%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,022
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,008 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,361
−7%since 2020
from $16,588 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−11%since 2020
from 0.477 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.9%
Information10.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
Construction3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Other services1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$85,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $667 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
59.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+40%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(815)
Black15.7%(598)
Hispanic / Latino57.3%(2,186)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(217)
Diversity Score74.8%(2,855)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(378)
Black23.8%(827)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(2,072)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(203)
Diversity Score71.7%(2,496)
Diversity Score
72
−4%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
+19%since 2020
from 21.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% 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 3,480 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 $35,022 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 $85,100, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.1% 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 34.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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