Lorain County, OH

County

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2023 Population
314,588
0.475% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bernie Moreno
Republican Party
US Senator
Jon Husted
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
42.1
0.477% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
12.8%
5.28% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$70,693
5.09% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$207,200
7.97% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
147,485
0.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lorain County, OH had a population of 315k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $70,693. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lorain County, OH grew from 313,101 to 314,588, a 0.475% increase and its median household income grew from $67,272 to $70,693, a 5.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lorain County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.19%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (4.31%), White (Hispanic) (3.47%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%).

None of the households in Lorain 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.

98.8% of the residents in Lorain County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lorain County, OH are Lorain County Community College (2,432 degrees awarded in 2023), Oberlin College (917 degrees), and Lorain County Joint Vocational School District (101 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lorain County, OH was $207,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Lorain County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lorain County, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lorain County, OH is home to a population of 315k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.03% of Lorain County, OH residents were born outside of the country (9.54k people).

In 2023, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (239k people) in Lorain County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%
2023 Citizenship
98.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Lorain County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lorain County, OH was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lorain County, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    239k ± 636
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    22.6k ± 811
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    13.5k ± 1.24k
10.8%
Hispanic Population
34k people

In 2023, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (239k people) in Lorain County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.8% of the people in Lorain County, OH are hispanic (34k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,106 ± 6,295 people
  2. Mexico
    45,962 ± 5,253 people
  3. China
    32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.03%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
9.54k people
2.79%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
8.74k people

As of 2023, 3.03% of Lorain County, OH residents (9.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lorain County, OH was 2.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    6,570 ± 464
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,609 ± 566
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,825 ± 433

Lorain County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Lorain County, OH employs 147k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Lorain County, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (24,494 people), Manufacturing (22,823 people), and Retail Trade (16,937 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,578), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,316), and Utilities ($70,673).

Employment

Occupations

147k
2023 Value
± 2,914
0.67%
1 Year growth
± 2.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lorain County, OH grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 147k employees to 147k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lorain County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,025 people), Management Occupations (15,976 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,704 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lorain County, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

147k
2023 Value
± 2,914
0.67%
1 Year growth
± 2.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lorain County, OH grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 147k employees to 147k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lorain County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,494 people), Manufacturing (22,823 people), and Retail Trade (16,937 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,361
Median earning men ± $1,133
$40,062
Median earning women ± $1,111

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,255), Public Administration ($82,192), and Wholesale Trade ($66,310).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,073), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,837), and Construction ($53,507).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 384
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 359
    Construction
  3. 316
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $993k
    Manufacturing
  2. $860k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $426k
    Retail Trade

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025
Jon Husted
Senator from Ohio2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Lorain County, OH awarded 3,609 degrees. The student population of Lorain County, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,047 male students and 7,711 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lorain County, OH are White (2,346 and 67.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (415 and 12%), Black or African American (334 and 9.63%), and Two or More Races (207 and 5.97%).

The largest universities in Lorain County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Lorain County Community College (2,432 and 67.4%), Oberlin College (917 and 25.4%), and Lorain County Joint Vocational School District (101 and 2.8%).

The most popular majors in Lorain County, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (821 and 22.7%), General Business Administration & Management (196 and 5.43%), and Real Estate (176 and 4.88%).

The median tuition costs in Lorain County, OH are $63,700 for private four year colleges, and $4,310 and $8,250 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Lorain County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 33%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 12,758 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 12,758 students enrolled in Lorain County, OH, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,787 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    821 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    119 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    99 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lorain County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 821 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Lorain County Community College
    2,432 degrees awarded
  2. Oberlin College
    917 degrees awarded
  3. Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
    101 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lorain County Community College with 2,432 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,415 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lorain County, OH, which is 0.645 times less than the 2,194 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,346 degrees mean that there were 5.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 415 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($63,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($946) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,160) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lorain County, OH was $207,200 in 2023, which is 0.683 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $191,900 to $207,200, a 7.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Lorain County, OH is 73.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Lorain County, OH have an average commute time of 25.4 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.

Median household income in Lorain County, OH is $70,693. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lorain County, OH was Census Tract 805, Lorain County, OH with a value of $114,906, followed by Census Tract 102, Lorain County, OH and Census Tract 501, Lorain County, OH, with respective values of $108,750 and $104,853.

In 2024, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lorain County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.93%.

Housing

Property

$207,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,891
$92,762
Median Property Taxes
±$2,113

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 Lorain County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

73.7%
Homeownership
2023
61.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.7% of the housing units in Lorain County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 805, Lorain County, OH
  2. Census Tract 102, Lorain County, OH
  3. Census Tract 501, Lorain County, OH

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lorain County, OH was Census Tract 805, Lorain County, OH with a value of $114,906, followed by Census Tract 102, Lorain County, OH and Census Tract 501, Lorain County, OH, with respective values of $108,750 and $104,853.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$70,693
Median Household Income
± $1,173
126k
Number of Households
± 2,737

In 2023, the median household income of the 126k households in Lorain County, OH grew to $70,693 from the previous year's value of $67,272.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lorain County, OH is from Ohio.
0.453
2023 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.456
2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (10%)
  3. Carpooled (8.12%)

In 2023, 78.6% of workers in Lorain County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (8.12%).

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.

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Commute Time

25.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lorain County, OH have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Lorain County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lorain County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.93%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lorain County, OH (39.1k out of 306k 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 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lorain County, 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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 19.2% of the children was living in poverty in Lorain County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.3%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 164 in Lorain County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 103 per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Lorain County, OH has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lorain County, OH see 1,936 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.92% increase from the previous year (1,881 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2040 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,936 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lorain County, OH

Primary care physicians in Lorain County, OH see an average of 1,936 patients per year. This represents a 2.92% increase from the previous year (1,881 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.35%
Uninsured
50.7%
Employer Coverage
16.8%
Medicaid
15.1%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
1.06%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lorain County, OH declined by 4.66% from 5.61% to 5.35%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.8 in Lorain County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 37.4% in Lorain County, OH.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.16% in Lorain County, OH.

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