Lorain County, OH

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2019 Population

309,833

0.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

42.1

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

13.5%

1.8% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$58,686

0.125% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$164,000

4.53% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

144,045

2.24% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Lorain County, OH had a population of 310k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $58,686. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Lorain County, OH grew from 309,461 to 309,833, a 0.12% increase and its median household income grew from $58,613 to $58,686, a 0.125% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lorain County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.71%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%). 0% of the households in Lorain County, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.7% of the residents in Lorain County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lorain County, OH are Lorain County Community College (2,734 degrees awarded in 2020), Oberlin College (863 degrees), and Great Lakes Truck Driving School (381 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Lorain County, OH was $164,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%. Most people in Lorain County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lorain County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Lorain County, OH borders Ashland County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Erie County, OH, Huron County, OH, and Medina County, OH.

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Diversity

Lorain County, OH is home to a population of 310k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.91% of Lorain County, OH residents were born outside of the country (9.03k people).

In 2019, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (241k people) in Lorain County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.9k White (Hispanic) and 22.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lorain County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
241k ± 231
White (Hispanic)
23.9k ± 2.41k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.9k ± 1.97k

10.4%

Hispanic Population

32.2k people

10.4% of the people in Lorain County, OH are hispanic (32.2k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.03k people

2.91%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.02k people

As of 2019, 2.91% of Lorain County, OH residents (9.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lorain County, OH was 2.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Lorain County, OH was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Lorain County, OH are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Lorain County, OH residents was 42.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
65,657 ± 6,273 people
Mexico
44,844 ± 5,189 people
China
35,950 ± 4,648 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,657 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,844 and China with 35,950.

Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

98.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.7% of Lorain County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Lorain County, OH was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,494 ± 1,002
Gulf War (2001-)
3,397 ± 1,240
Gulf War (1990s)
2,924 ± 924

Lorain County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Lorain County, OH is $58,686. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lorain County, OH was Census Tract 131 with a value of $117,578, followed by Census Tract 974 and Census Tract 132, with respective values of $112,798 and $106,677.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,419. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lorain County, OH employs 144k people. The largest industries in Lorain County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,666 people), Manufacturing (22,480 people), and Retail Trade (17,023 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,250), Utilities ($72,552), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,610).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,686

2019 value

± $2,216

0.125%

1 Year Growth

± 6.84%

Households in Lorain County, OH have a median annual income of $58,686, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $58,613 in 2018, which represents a 0.125% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lorain County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$66,262

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,034

$49,419

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $768

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$71,604 ± $5,489
White
$51,654 ± $649
American Indian
$44,040 ± $14,012

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.39 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.226% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 131
Census Tract 974
Census Tract 132

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lorain County, OH was Census Tract 131 with a value of $117,578, followed by Census Tract 974 and Census Tract 132, with respective values of $112,798 and $106,677.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lorain County, OH (40.2k out of 298k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
27,052 ± 1,141
Black
8,427 ± 659
Hispanic
7,951 ± 650

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

144k

2019 Value

± 6,726

−2.24%

1 Year decline

± 6.44%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lorain County, OH declined at a rate of −2.24%, from 147k employees to 144k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lorain County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,255 people), Management Occupations (14,524 people), and Production Occupations (12,454 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lorain County, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lorain County, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,255 people), Management Occupations (14,524 people), and Production Occupations (12,454 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lorain County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.6 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.59 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.53 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lorain County, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,873), Management Occupations ($75,067), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($73,571).

Industries

Employment by Industries

144k

2019 Value

± 6,726

−2.24%

1 Year decline

± 6.44%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lorain County, OH declined at a rate of −2.24%, from 147k employees to 144k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lorain County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,666 people), Manufacturing (22,480 people), and Retail Trade (17,023 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lorain County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Lorain County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lorain County, OH, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,666 people), Manufacturing (22,480 people), and Retail Trade (17,023 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lorain County, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.62 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.18 times), and Public Administration (1.17 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lorain County, OH, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,250), Utilities ($72,552), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,610).

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 $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T 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
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

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 Lorain County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 50.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Lorain County, OH

50.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 2020, universities in Lorain County, OH awarded 4,322 degrees. The student population of Lorain County, OH is skewed towards women, with 5,003 male students and 8,186 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lorain County, OH are White (2,900 and 68.6%), followed by Black or African American (533 and 12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (467 and 11.1%), and Two or More Races (166 and 3.93%).

The largest universities in Lorain County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Lorain County Community College (2,734 and 63.3%), Oberlin College (863 and 20%), and Great Lakes Truck Driving School (381 and 8.82%).

The most popular majors in Lorain County, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (937 and 21.7%), General Business Administration & Management (397 and 9.19%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (343 and 7.94%).

The median tuition costs in Lorain County, OH are $57,654 for private four year colleges, and $3,942 and $7,882 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
115 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
937 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
192 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lorain County, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 115 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lorain County Community College
2,734 degrees awarded
Oberlin College
863 degrees awarded
Great Lakes Truck Driving School
381 degrees awarded

$3,942

Median In-State Public

$57,654

Median Private

In 2020, the Lorain County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lorain County Community College with 2,734 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,786

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,536

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,786 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lorain County, OH, which is 0.704 times less than the 2,536 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Lorain County, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,900 degrees awarded
Black or African American
533 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
467 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lorain County, OH was White students. These 2,900 degrees mean that there were 5.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 533 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lorain County, OH was $164,000 in 2019, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $156,900 to $164,000, a 4.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Lorain County, OH is 73.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Lorain County, OH have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lorain County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$164,000

2019 Median

± $5,684

$156,900

2018 Median

± $5,021

In 2019, the median property value in Lorain County, OH grew to to $164,000 from the previous year's value of $156,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lorain County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lorain County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$58,686

Median Household Income

± $2,216

120k

Number of Households

± 5,714

In 2019, the median household income of the 120k households in Lorain County, OH grew to $58,686 from the previous year's value of $58,613.

The following chart displays the households in Lorain 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lorain County, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lorain County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

2019 Homeownership

71.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 73.2% of the housing units in Lorain County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lorain County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lorain County, OH have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Lorain County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (9.42%)
Worked At Home (3.3%)

In 2018, 83.4% of workers in Lorain County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.42%) and those who worked at home (3.3%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

93.9% of the population of Lorain County, OH has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.96% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Lorain County, OH see 1831 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.07% decrease from the previous year (1889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1961 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 562 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,831 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lorain County, OH

Primary care physicians in Lorain County, OH see an average of 1,831 patients per year. This represents a 3.07% decrease from the previous year (1,889 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.12%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.96%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lorain County, OH grew by 5.94% from 5.77% to 6.12%.

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