Lorain County, Ohio

Total Population: 314,588

County Seat: Elyria

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Median Home Value

$207,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$70,693

Across all households

Median Age

42.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.2%
Two or More Races4.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

19.4%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

5.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$70,693

Mean Household Income

$96,343

Per Capita Income

$39,638

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$207,200

Median Rent

$916/mo

Total Housing Units

135,584

Owner-Occupied

73.7%

Renter-Occupied

26.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Married Couple Households

45.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

86.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 39093.