CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 705
Ohio · Lorain County · 2,685 residents · 0.717 sq mi
Notable rankings
#190lowest low education in OH7.9%#375highest rent burden in OH59.4%#423lowest low income in OH$41,700#474lowest low home value in OH$106,300TRACT SHAPE · Lorain County, OH
The short version
Census Tract 705 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,700. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $106,300. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Lorain County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,685
−9%since 2020
from 2,941 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,745 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 4,102 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−8%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,525 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,112
+52%since 2020
from $16,562 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+1%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
Finance & insurance14.5%
Other services8.9%
Public administration8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Education & health services6.1%
Information5.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$106,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $737 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(2,038)
Black22.1%(651)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(107)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,717)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(1,614)
Black21.3%(571)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.4%(439)
Diversity Score70.8%(1,900)
Diversity Score
71
+21%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
+1%since 2020
from 19.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% 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
12.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
53.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 2,685 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 $41,700 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 $106,300, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.9% 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 22.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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