Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH

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2023 Population

133,350

0.349% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.8

0.234% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.3%

9.01% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,305

4.05% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$171,800

6.38% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,208

47.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 133k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $67,305. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH declined from 133,817 to 133,350, a −0.349% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,688 to $67,305, a 4.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.49%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.29%).

4.03% of the households in Erie & Huron Counties 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 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are EHOVE Career Center (458 degrees awarded in 2022), Bowling Green State University-Firelands (371 degrees), and Elite School of Cosmetology (114 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was $171,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH borders Sandusky, Ottawa & Lucas (East) Counties--Oregon City PUMA, OH, Lorain County (North)--Lorain & Elyria Cities PUMA, OH, Lorain County (South)--North Ridgeville, Avon Lake & Avon Cities PUMA, OH, Ashland, Holmes & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Richland County PUMA, OH, and Seneca, Wyandot & Crawford Counties PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 133k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.55% of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.07k people).

In 2023, there were 17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.59k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,686 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (492 households), and German (331 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,682

Women

50.3%

65,845

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 132,527 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 614
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.59k ± 382
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.6k ± 659

5.61%

Hispanic Population

7.48k people

5.61% of the people in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (7.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
747 ± 669 people
India
324 ± 441 people
Venezuela
161 ± 311 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 747 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by India with 324 and Venezuela with 161.

Foreign-Born Population

1.55%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

1.47%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.97k people

As of 2023, 1.55% of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH residents (2.07k 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 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was 1.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,686 households (2.13%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
492 households (0.39%)
German
331 households (0.262%)

4.03% of the households in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 2.13% of the households in Erie & Huron Counties 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
2,678 ± 392
Gulf War (2001-)
1,466 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
908 ± 235

Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH employs 59.2k people. The largest industries in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (3,525 people), Construction (3,503 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,330 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($234,290), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($168,545), and Paperboard container manufacturing ($129,595).

Males in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,164. The income inequality in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,496

Women

48.1%

58,916

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 113,412 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

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Occupations

59.2k

2022 Value

−47.1%

1 Year decline

± −47.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −47.1%, from 112k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,471 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,923 people), and Cashiers (1,570 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Erie & Huron Counties 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

59.2k

2022 Value

−47.1%

1 Year decline

± −47.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −47.1%, from 112k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,525 people), Construction (3,503 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,330 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,075

Median earning men ± $2,177

$35,689

Median earning women ± $1,123

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,021), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,750), and Public Administration ($64,034).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($57,241), Manufacturing ($42,319), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,178).

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

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

Voting results are not available for Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH awarded 1,086 degrees. The student population of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 823 male students and 1,744 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are White (831 and 76.7%), followed by Black or African American (118 and 10.9%), Two or More Races (58 and 5.35%), and Hispanic or Latino (50 and 4.61%).

The largest universities in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are EHOVE Career Center (458 and 42.2%), Bowling Green State University-Firelands (371 and 34.2%), and Elite School of Cosmetology (114 and 10.5%).

The most popular majors in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (218 and 20.1%), Registered Nursing (190 and 17.5%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (112 and 10.3%).

The median tuition cost in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH for a public four year colleges is $5,637 for in-state students and $13,626 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,567 students enrolled in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH, 32.1% men and 67.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,886 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
112 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
52 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
158 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

EHOVE Career Center
458 degrees awarded
Bowling Green State University-Firelands
371 degrees awarded
Elite School of Cosmetology
114 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was EHOVE Career Center with 458 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 281 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.349 times less than the 805 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 831 degrees mean that there were 7.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 118 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

Private for-profit, 2-year ($8,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,351) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,160) 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 2022, 0.636% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.616% 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 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (41.8k), Some college (23.3k), and Secondary Education (14.3k).

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 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was $171,800 in 2023, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $161,500 to $171,800, a 6.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH is $67,305. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $152,746, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $127,376 and $120,065.

Housing

Property

$171,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,033

$40,080

Median Property Taxes

±$1,402

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 Erie & Huron Counties 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 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2023

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.1% of the housing units in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Erie & Huron Counties 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $152,746, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $127,376 and $120,065.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Erie & Huron Counties 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.

$67,305

Median Household Income

± $2,088

55.6k

Number of Households

± 1,753

In 2023, the median household income of the 55.6k households in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH grew to $67,305 from the previous year's value of $64,688.

The following chart displays the households in Erie & Huron Counties 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

0.432

2022 Wage GINI in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH

In 2022, the income inequality in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.606% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (8.54%)
Worked At Home (5.17%)

In 2023, 82.9% of workers in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.54%) and those who worked at home (5.17%).

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

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Erie & Huron Counties 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 Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH (16.1k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More 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

93.9% of the population of Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.991% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.05%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.991%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Erie & Huron Counties PUMA, OH declined by 0.767% from 6.1% to 6.05%.

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