Lorain County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 317,129 | — | #231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,347 | -2.4% | #951 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,468 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $223,200 | -20.8% | #1,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $966 | -16.9% | #1,117 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -4.0% | #1,297 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lorain County has a population of 317,129, making it the #231 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lorain County is $73,347, ranking #951 out of 3,222 counties — 2.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Lorain County is $223,200 (-20.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $966/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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94.7% of residents in Lorain County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio has a total population of 317,129, making it the 231st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lorain County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lorain County is $73,347, which ranks #951 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Lorain County is $223,200, 20.8% below the national median. Renters in Lorain County pay a median gross rent of $966 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lorain County, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Lorain County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%).
All data for Lorain 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.