Lucas County, OH

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2023 Population

428,748

0.294% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.3

0.525% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.8%

0.171% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,095

4.94% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$155,200

7.63% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

201,111

0.081% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lucas County, OH had a population of 429k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $60,095. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lucas County, OH declined from 430,014 to 428,748, a −0.294% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,265 to $60,095, a 4.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lucas County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.56%), and White (Hispanic) (2.53%).

None of the households in Lucas County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Lucas County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lucas County, OH are University of Toledo (4,541 degrees awarded in 2022), Ross College-Sylvania (575 degrees), and Mercy College of Ohio (425 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lucas County, OH was $155,200, and the homeownership rate was 61.7%.

Most people in Lucas County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lucas County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Lucas County, OH borders Lenawee County, MI, Monroe County, MI, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, and Wood County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Lucas County, OH is home to a population of 429k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.69% of Lucas County, OH residents were born outside of the country (15.8k people).

In 2023, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (286k people) in Lucas County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Lucas County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lucas County, OH was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lucas County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lucas County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
286k ± 589
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
82k ± 1.23k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
18.9k ± 1.53k

7.66%

Hispanic Population

32.9k people

7.66% of the people in Lucas County, OH are hispanic (32.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lucas County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

3.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

3.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

As of 2023, 3.69% of Lucas County, OH residents (15.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lucas County, OH was 3.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lucas County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,131 ± 628
Gulf War (2001-)
3,559 ± 488
Gulf War (1990s)
2,645 ± 393

Lucas County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lucas County, OH employs 201k people. The largest industries in Lucas County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (33,560 people), Manufacturing (31,741 people), and Retail Trade (24,597 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($84,007), Public Administration ($62,109), and Utilities ($61,860).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

201k

2023 Value

± 3,610

−0.081%

1 Year decline

± 2.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lucas County, OH declined at a rate of −0.081%, from 201k employees to 201k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lucas County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,280 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,906 people), and Production Occupations (18,291 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lucas County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

201k

2023 Value

± 3,610

−0.081%

1 Year decline

± 2.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lucas County, OH declined at a rate of −0.081%, from 201k employees to 201k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lucas County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (33,560 people), Manufacturing (31,741 people), and Retail Trade (24,597 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lucas County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Lucas County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,513

Median earning men ± $942

$36,845

Median earning women ± $882

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,540), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,574), and Manufacturing ($60,956).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,319), Public Administration ($56,246), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,368).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

514
Other Services (except Public Administration)
502
Health Care and Social Assistance
482
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.37M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.93M
Manufacturing
$761k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lucas County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.3%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lucas County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lucas County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lucas County, OH awarded 6,847 degrees. The student population of Lucas County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,053 male students and 12,343 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lucas County, OH are White (4,445 and 69.9%), followed by Black or African American (873 and 13.7%), Unknown (328 and 5.16%), and Hispanic or Latino (298 and 4.68%).

The largest universities in Lucas County, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Toledo (4,541 and 66.3%), Ross College-Sylvania (575 and 8.4%), and Mercy College of Ohio (425 and 6.21%).

The most popular majors in Lucas County, OH are Registered Nursing (706 and 10.3%), Medical Insurance Specialist (347 and 5.07%), and General Business Administration & Management (253 and 3.7%).

The median tuition costs in Lucas County, OH are $20,975 for private four year colleges, and $9,391 and $18,751 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lucas County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 20,396 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 20,396 students enrolled in Lucas County, OH, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,779 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
434 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
185 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
164 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lucas County, OH was Registered Nursing with 434 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lucas County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Toledo
4,541 degrees awarded
Ross College-Sylvania
575 degrees awarded
Mercy College of Ohio
425 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Toledo with 4,541 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,369 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lucas County, OH, which is 0.529 times less than the 4,478 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,445 degrees mean that there were 5.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 873 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,975) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,420) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lucas County, OH was $155,200 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $144,200 to $155,200, a 7.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Lucas County, OH is 61.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lucas County, OH have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lucas County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lucas County, OH is $60,095. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lucas County, OH was Census Tract 76 with a value of $179,688, followed by Census Tract 91.01 and Census Tract 13.01, with respective values of $146,804 and $133,101.

In 2023, 14.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lucas County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.47%.

Housing

Property

$155,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,639

$112,307

Median Property Taxes

±$2,337

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lucas County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lucas County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.7%

Homeownership

2023

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.7% of the housing units in Lucas County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lucas County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 76
Census Tract 91.01
Census Tract 13.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lucas County, OH was Census Tract 76 with a value of $179,688, followed by Census Tract 91.01 and Census Tract 13.01, with respective values of $146,804 and $133,101.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lucas County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,095

Median Household Income

± $1,169

182k

Number of Households

± 3,360

In 2023, the median household income of the 182k households in Lucas County, OH grew to $60,095 from the previous year's value of $57,265.

The following chart displays the households in Lucas County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lucas County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (8.98%)
Worked At Home (7.64%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Lucas County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.98%) and those who worked at home (7.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lucas County, OH have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Lucas County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lucas County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lucas County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lucas County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lucas County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.47%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lucas County, OH (74.7k out of 420k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lucas County, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 24.5% of the children was living in poverty in Lucas County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Lucas County, OH has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 22.2% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.979% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lucas County, OH see 1104 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.32% increase from the previous year (1079 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1354 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,104 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lucas County, OH

Primary care physicians in Lucas County, OH see an average of 1,104 patients per year. This represents a 2.32% increase from the previous year (1,079 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lucas County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.32%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

22.2%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.979%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lucas County, OH declined by 9.1% from 5.86% to 5.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lucas County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.3 in Lucas County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lucas County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Lucas County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lucas County, OH.