Lucas County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 428,018 | — | #170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,224 | -17.2% | #1,873 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,484 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,900 | -41.9% | #1,939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $934 | -19.7% | #1,260 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.6% | #2,409 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lucas County has a population of 428,018, making it the #170 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lucas County is $62,224, ranking #1,873 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Lucas County is $163,900 (-41.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $934/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.0%.
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95.1% of residents in Lucas County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Lucas County, Ohio
Lucas County, Ohio has a total population of 428,018, making it the 170th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lucas County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lucas County is $62,224, which ranks #1,873 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Lucas County is $163,900, 41.9% below the national median. Renters in Lucas County pay a median gross rent of $934 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lucas County, 29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Lucas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%).
All data for Lucas 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.