Lake County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 232,216 | — | #305 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,925 | +7.7% | #542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $214,100 | -24.1% | #1,260 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,113 | -4.3% | #687 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -33.8% | #428 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 232,216, making it the #305 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $80,925, ranking #542 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $214,100 (-24.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,113/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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95.5% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Lake County, Ohio
Lake County, Ohio has a total population of 232,216, making it the 305th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $80,925, which ranks #542 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Lake County is $214,100, 24.1% below the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,113 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%).
All data for Lake County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.