Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

133,409

0.789% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0.746% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

22%

2.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,986

4.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$109,000

5.42% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,075

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH had a population of 133k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $44,986. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH grew from 132,364 to 133,409, a 0.789% increase and its median household income grew from $43,125 to $44,986, a 4.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), White (Hispanic) (9.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.25%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.83%).

9.41% of the households in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, 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.

99.1% of the residents in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lorain County (North)--Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are Lorain County Community College (2,308 degrees awarded in 2021), Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria (63 degrees), and Northern Institute of Cosmetology (56 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was $109,000, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH borders Erie & Sandusky Counties PUMA, OH, Avon, Avon Lake & North Ridgeville Cities PUMA, OH, and Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH is home to a population of 133k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.46% of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (3.29k people).

In 2021, there were 4.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.4k people) in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are Spanish (9,540 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (280 households), and German (267 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,316

Women

52%

63,992

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 133,308 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.4k ± 1.35k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.7k ± 914
White (Hispanic)
12.7k ± 1.18k

18%

Hispanic Population

24k people

18% of the people in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are hispanic (24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
402 ± 492 people
Canada
277 ± 408 people
Germany
260 ± 395 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 402 Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH residents, followed by Canada with 277 and Germany with 260.

Foreign-Born Population

2.46%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.29k people

2.44%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.23k people

As of 2021, 2.46% of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH residents (3.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was 2.44%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,540 households (7.67%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
280 households (0.225%)
German
267 households (0.215%)

9.41% of the households in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was Spanish. 7.67% of the households in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,866 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
951 ± 198
Gulf War (2001-)
930 ± 236

Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH employs 57.1k people. The largest industries in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (5,268 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,402 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,539 people), and the highest paying industries are Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($156,984), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($96,445), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($83,517).

Males in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,160. The income inequality in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,349

Women

50.4%

27,852

Men

49.6%

The workforce of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH in 2020 was 56,201 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

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Occupations

57.1k

2021 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 56.2k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH, are Cooks (1,702 people), Cashiers (1,683 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,683 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, 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

57.1k

2021 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 56.2k employees to 57.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,268 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,402 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,539 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,517

Median earning men ± $1,709

$27,532

Median earning women ± $1,067

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,961), Wholesale Trade ($51,185), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,432).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,990), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,709), and Manufacturing ($38,989).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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

Voting results are not available for Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 2021, universities in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH awarded 2,427 degrees. The student population of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,599 male students and 6,026 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are White (1,666 and 69.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (324 and 13.5%), Black or African American (234 and 9.73%), and Two or More Races (96 and 3.99%).

The largest universities in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Lorain County Community College (2,308 and 95.1%), Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria (63 and 2.6%), and Northern Institute of Cosmetology (56 and 2.31%).

The most popular majors in Lorain County (North)--Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (869 and 35.8%), General Business Administration & Management (213 and 8.78%), and Real Estate (147 and 6.06%).

The median tuition cost in Lorain County (North)--Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH for a public four year colleges is $4,007 for in-state students and $7,947 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 9,625 students enrolled in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,891 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
92 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
869 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
146 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lorain County (North)--Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lorain County (North)--Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lorain County Community College
2,308 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria
63 degrees awarded
Northern Institute of Cosmetology
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lorain County Community College with 2,308 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 810 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH, which is 0.501 times less than the 1,617 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,666 degrees mean that there were 5.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 324 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,007) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($458) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($784) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.775% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.6k), Some college (26.7k), and Secondary Education (19.1k).

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 Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was $109,000 in 2021, which is 0.445 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $103,400 to $109,000, a 5.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH is 59%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH is $44,986. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$109,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,058

$33,227

Median Property Taxes

±$1,337

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 Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59% of the housing units in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, 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.

$44,986

Median Household Income

± $1,483

56.3k

Number of Households

± 1,853

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.3k households in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH grew to $44,986 from the previous year's value of $43,125.

The following chart displays the households in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, 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

0.408

2021 Wage GINI in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH

0.405

2020 Wage GINI in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.658% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (3.23%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (3.23%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH (29.1k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

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

92.4% of the population of Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 9.79% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.57%

Uninsured

39.8%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

9.79%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH declined by 0.617% from 7.62% to 7.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.