Lorain, OH

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2023 Population

65,207

0.106% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.3

2.08% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

27.4%

0.256% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$45,799

1.64% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$123,500

7.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

27,016

0.133% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lorain, OH had a population of 65.2k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $45,799. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lorain, OH grew from 65,138 to 65,207, a 0.106% increase and its median household income declined from $46,562 to $45,799, a −1.64% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lorain, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.8%), White (Hispanic) (7.97%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.19%).

None of the households in Lorain, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Lorain, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lorain, OH are Northern Institute of Cosmetology (26 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Lorain, OH was $123,500, and the homeownership rate was 55.8%.

Most people in Lorain, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lorain, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lorain, OH is home to a population of 65.2k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.09% of Lorain, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

In 2023, there were 3.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.8k people) in Lorain, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.36k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Lorain, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lorain, OH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lorain, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.8k ± 1.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.02k
Two+ (Hispanic)
8.36k ± 1.07k

27.4%

Hispanic Population

17.9k people

27.4% of the people in Lorain, OH are hispanic (17.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

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

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.02k people

2.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.75k people

As of 2023, 3.09% of Lorain, OH residents (2.02k 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 Lorain, OH was 2.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,260 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
581 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
501 ± 158

Lorain, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lorain, OH employs 27k people. The largest industries in Lorain, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,300 people), Manufacturing (4,551 people), and Retail Trade (3,775 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($66,545), Utilities ($65,694), and Wholesale Trade ($60,495).

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

Employment

Occupations

27k

2023 Value

± 1,393

−0.133%

1 Year decline

± 7.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lorain, OH declined at a rate of −0.133%, from 27.1k employees to 27k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lorain, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,078 people), Production Occupations (2,853 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,630 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lorain, 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

27k

2023 Value

± 1,393

−0.133%

1 Year decline

± 7.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lorain, OH declined at a rate of −0.133%, from 27.1k employees to 27k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lorain, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,300 people), Manufacturing (4,551 people), and Retail Trade (3,775 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lorain, OH, though some of these residents may live in Lorain, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,670

Median earning men ± $2,890

$32,327

Median earning women ± $2,005

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($74,512), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,066), and Wholesale Trade ($49,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($61,000), Public Administration ($57,729), and Construction ($50,429).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH awarded 26 degrees. The student population of Lorain, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9 male students and 37 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lorain, OH are Black or African American (11 and 42.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7 and 26.9%), Two or More Races (4 and 15.4%), and White (4 and 15.4%).

The largest universities in Lorain, OH by number of degrees awarded are Northern Institute of Cosmetology (26 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lorain, OH are General Cosmetology (26 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 46 students enrolled in Lorain, OH, 19.6% men and 80.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 15 records, of which 73.3% were women and 26.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lorain, OH was General Cosmetology with 26 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Northern Institute of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Institute of Cosmetology with 26 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lorain, OH, which is 0.13 times less than the 23 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 11 degrees mean that there were 1.57 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

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

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lorain, OH was $123,500 in 2023, which is 0.407 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $115,200 to $123,500, a 7.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Lorain, OH is 55.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lorain, OH have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lorain, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lorain, OH is $45,799. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Lorain, OH was Census Tract 235 with a value of $70,156, followed by Census Tract 225 and Census Tract 242, with respective values of $66,144 and $61,210.

Housing

Property

$123,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,508

$15,157

Median Property Taxes

±$972

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

55.8%

Homeownership

2023

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.8% of the housing units in Lorain, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 235
Census Tract 225
Census Tract 242

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lorain, OH was Census Tract 235 with a value of $70,156, followed by Census Tract 225 and Census Tract 242, with respective values of $66,144 and $61,210.

The following map shows all of the places in Lorain, 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.

$45,799

Median Household Income

± $2,754

27.2k

Number of Households

± 1,347

In 2023, the median household income of the 27.2k households in Lorain, OH declined from $45,799 from the previous year's value of $46,562.

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

Wage Distribution

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

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

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

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Worked At Home (4.96%)

In 2023, 78.5% of workers in Lorain, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (4.96%).

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

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lorain, OH have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Lorain, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lorain, OH (17.7k out of 64.4k 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 < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

91.2% of the population of Lorain, OH has health coverage, with 33.6% on employee plans, 34.1% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 9.61% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lorain County, OH see 1881 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year (1855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 499 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,881 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lorain County, OH

Primary care physicians in Lorain County, OH see an average of 1,881 patients per year. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year (1,855 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.76%

Uninsured

33.6%

Employer Coverage

34.1%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

9.61%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lorain, OH grew by 1.08% from 8.66% to 8.76%.

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

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