Lorain County, OH

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Lorain County Overview

313,101
TOTAL POPULATION
155,272
MALE POPULATION
157,829
FEMALE POPULATION
98.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,171
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,934
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,272
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,390
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
153,542
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lorain County Area Codes

Race in Lorain County

The most populous races in Lorain County are White / Caucasian (254,310 | 81.2%), Hispanic or Latino (33,195 | 10.6%), and Two or more Races (25,527 | 8.2%).
Race in Lorain County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,9321.3%
Black / African American23,5617.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific230.0%
Hispanic or Latino33,19510.6%
Native / Alaskan6750.2%
White / Caucasian254,31081.2%
Two or more Races25,5278.2%
Some other Race5,0731.6%
Total313,101100.0%

Ancestry in Lorain County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lorain County are German (70,515 | 22.5%), Irish (43,961 | 14.0%), English (30,859 | 9.9%), American (26,028 | 8.3%), and Polish (25,634 | 8.2%), together accounting for 62.9% of all Lorain County residents.
Ancestry in Lorain County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan60.0%
African1,1550.4%
Albanian1100.0%
American26,0288.3%
Apache20.0%
Arab1,8470.6%
Argentinean600.0%
Armenian680.0%
Australian540.0%
Austrian5430.2%
Bahamian1340.0%
Belgian2020.1%
Bhutanese4600.2%
Blackfeet5980.2%
Brazilian540.0%
British1,1830.4%
British West Indian50.0%
Bulgarian2040.1%
Burmese4070.1%
Canadian4160.1%
Carpatho Rusyn180.0%
Celtic100.0%
Central American9280.3%
Central American Indian7040.2%
Cherokee1,4270.5%
Chilean290.0%
Choctaw730.0%
Colombian2960.1%
Costa Rican2080.1%
Creek380.0%
Croatian1,9130.6%
Crow100.0%
Cuban5560.2%
Cypriot560.0%
Czech1,9960.6%
Czechoslovakian9800.3%
Danish4480.1%
Dominican950.0%
Dutch2,2350.7%
Eastern European1,8960.6%
Ecuadorian370.0%
Egyptian920.0%
English30,8599.9%
Estonian80.0%
Ethiopian310.0%
European3,8531.2%
Filipino420.0%
Finnish4590.2%
French5,2791.7%
French American Indian190.0%
French Canadian7160.2%
German70,51522.5%
Greek1,4070.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro300.0%
Guatemalan810.0%
Guyanese670.0%
Haitian230.0%
Honduran1950.1%
Hopi260.0%
Hungarian12,2913.9%
Indian (Asian)1,1670.4%
Indonesian430.0%
Iranian600.0%
Iraqi170.0%
Irish43,96114.0%
Iroquois590.0%
Italian24,3427.8%
Jamaican520.0%
Japanese260.0%
Jordanian300.0%
Kenyan160.0%
Korean1,0350.3%
Laotian470.0%
Latvian1060.0%
Lebanese1,0240.3%
Liberian60.0%
Lithuanian6150.2%
Macedonian3310.1%
Malaysian1310.0%
Mexican6,6272.1%
Mexican American Indian560.0%
Moroccan40.0%
Native Hawaiian570.0%
Navajo170.0%
Nigerian1630.1%
Northern European3020.1%
Norwegian9800.3%
Osage380.0%
Ottawa60.0%
Pakistani2190.1%
Palestinian1860.1%
Panamanian500.0%
Pennsylvania German2370.1%
Peruvian880.0%
Polish25,6348.2%
Portuguese4430.1%
Potawatomi100.0%
Pueblo60.0%
Puerto Rican22,3837.1%
Romanian8100.3%
Russian1,8960.6%
Salvadoran3940.1%
Samoan770.0%
Scandinavian3360.1%
Scotch-Irish2,1810.7%
Scottish5,9101.9%
Serbian5400.2%
Shoshone40.0%
Sioux60.0%
Slavic2730.1%
Slovak7,0802.3%
Slovene2,0450.6%
Somali250.0%
South African70.0%
South American8530.3%
Spaniard9270.3%
Spanish3850.1%
Spanish American220.0%
Sri Lankan2460.1%
Subsaharan African1,4360.5%
Sudanese60.0%
Swedish1,3900.4%
Swiss7800.3%
Syrian1900.1%
Thai1,8050.6%
Turkish1390.0%
Ukrainian1,6090.5%
Uruguayan130.0%
Venezuelan3300.1%
Welsh2,3800.8%
West Indian1420.1%
Yaqui170.0%
Yugoslavian2060.1%
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Immigrants in Lorain County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lorain County came from Asia (3,099 | 1.0%), Europe (2,884 | 0.9%), Latin America (1,987 | 0.6%), Eastern Europe (1,437 | 0.5%), and Central America (1,339 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.4% of all Lorain County residents.
Immigrants in Lorain County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan60.0%
Africa2410.1%
Argentina330.0%
Armenia200.0%
Asia3,0991.0%
Australia280.0%
Austria1520.1%
Bangladesh1940.1%
Belgium50.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina310.0%
Brazil290.0%
Bulgaria630.0%
Cambodia940.0%
Canada5280.2%
Caribbean1980.1%
Central America1,3390.4%
Chile110.0%
China5750.2%
Colombia440.0%
Congo280.0%
Costa Rica1260.0%
Croatia1030.0%
Cuba650.0%
Czechoslovakia540.0%
Denmark310.0%
Dominican Republic550.0%
Eastern Africa800.0%
Eastern Asia7280.2%
Eastern Europe1,4370.5%
Ecuador370.0%
Egypt540.0%
El Salvador1780.1%
England1530.1%
Ethiopia290.0%
Europe2,8840.9%
France460.0%
Germany4450.1%
Ghana140.0%
Greece560.0%
Guatemala730.0%
Guyana80.0%
Haiti140.0%
Honduras1780.1%
Hong Kong200.0%
Hungary1810.1%
India7890.3%
Indonesia180.0%
Iran230.0%
Ireland580.0%
Israel100.0%
Italy2150.1%
Jamaica450.0%
Japan370.0%
Jordan100.0%
Kazakhstan150.0%
Kenya230.0%
Korea1160.0%
Kuwait120.0%
Laos610.0%
Latin America1,9870.6%
Lebanon1550.1%
Liberia60.0%
Malaysia600.0%
Mexico7100.2%
Middle Africa280.0%
Nepal380.0%
Netherlands270.0%
Nicaragua590.0%
Nigeria410.0%
North Macedonia220.0%
Northern Africa540.0%
Northern Europe3990.1%
Norway230.0%
Oceania280.0%
Pakistan220.0%
Panama150.0%
Peru550.0%
Philippines3910.1%
Poland1960.1%
Portugal50.0%
Romania1910.1%
Russia2250.1%
Saudi Arabia340.0%
Scotland440.0%
Serbia230.0%
South Africa70.0%
South America4500.1%
South Central Asia1,1300.4%
South Eastern Asia8920.3%
Southern Europe3630.1%
Spain870.0%
Sri Lanka180.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines50.0%
Switzerland100.0%
Syria700.0%
Taiwan810.0%
Thailand240.0%
Turkey180.0%
Ukraine1170.0%
Uruguay70.0%
Venezuela2260.1%
Vietnam2440.1%
Western Africa680.0%
Western Asia3490.1%
Western Europe6850.2%
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Sex and Age in Lorain County

Sex and Age in Lorain County

The most populous age groups in Lorain County are 55 to 59 Years (11,865 | 7.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (11,577 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lorain County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,741 (5.6%)8,267 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years9,366 (6.0%)9,585 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years10,510 (6.8%)9,171 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years10,508 (6.8%)9,910 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years9,951 (6.4%)8,988 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years9,065 (5.8%)8,662 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years8,995 (5.8%)8,787 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years9,092 (5.9%)9,085 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years9,996 (6.4%)9,789 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years10,027 (6.5%)9,894 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years10,766 (6.9%)10,170 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years11,865 (7.6%)11,066 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years9,885 (6.4%)11,577 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years9,264 (6.0%)10,255 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years7,323 (4.7%)8,366 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years4,474 (2.9%)5,120 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years2,907 (1.9%)4,364 (2.8%)
85 Years and over2,537 (1.6%)4,773 (3.0%)
Total155,272 (100.0%)157,829 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lorain County

Median Family Size in Lorain County

The median family size in Lorain County is 3.09 persons per family, with single female/mother families (14,280 | 18.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,816 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lorain County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple58,078 (74.3%)3.08
Single Male/Father5,816 (7.4%)2.96
Single Female/Mother14,280 (18.3%)3.18
Total Families78,174 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Lorain County

The median household size in Lorain County is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,816 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (46,336 | 37.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lorain County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple58,078 (46.7%)3.11
Single Male/Father5,816 (4.7%)3.48
Single Female/Mother14,280 (11.5%)3.43
Non-family46,336 (37.2%)1.19
Total Households124,510 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lorain County

Out of a total of 124,510 households in Lorain County, 78,174 (62.8%) are family households, while 46,336 (37.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 36,406, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 39,488.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lorain County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-39,488 (31.7%)
2-Person Households36,406 (29.2%)5,923 (4.8%)
3-Person Households17,777 (14.3%)727 (0.6%)
4-Person Households14,732 (11.8%)151 (0.1%)
5-Person Households5,935 (4.8%)41 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,331 (1.9%)6 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households993 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total78,174 (62.8%)46,336 (37.2%)

Female Fertility in Lorain County

Fertility by Age in Lorain County

Average fertility rate in Lorain County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 129.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lorain County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years231 (4.7%)23.0
20 to 34 years3,422 (69.6%)129.0
35 to 50 years1,265 (25.7%)41.0
Total4,918 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lorain County

48.3% of women with births (4,918) in Lorain County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lorain County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)231 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,437 (42.0%)1,985 (58.0%)
35 to 50 years937 (74.1%)328 (25.9%)
Total2,375 (48.3%)2,543 (51.7%)

Fertility by Education in Lorain County

Average fertility rate in Lorain County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 89.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lorain County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School738 (15.0%)69.0
High School Diploma1,274 (25.9%)89.0
College or Associate's Degree1,486 (30.2%)62.0
Bachelor's Degree921 (18.7%)80.0
Graduate Degree499 (10.2%)71.0
Total4,918 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lorain County

51.7% of women with births in Lorain County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 85.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lorain County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School105 (14.2%)633 (85.8%)
High School Diploma417 (32.7%)857 (67.3%)
College or Associate's Degree750 (50.5%)736 (49.5%)
Bachelor's Degree636 (69.1%)285 (30.9%)
Graduate Degree468 (93.8%)31 (6.2%)
Total2,375 (48.3%)2,543 (51.7%)

Income in Lorain County

Income Overview in Lorain County

Per Capita Income in Lorain County is $37,171, while median incomes of families and households are $88,934 and $67,272 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income313,101$37,171
Median Family Income78,174$88,934
Mean Family Income78,174$110,119
Median Household Income124,510$67,272
Mean Household Income124,510$90,679
Income Deficit78,174$11,390
Wage / Income Gap (%)313,10130.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)313,10169.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index313,1010.46

Earnings by Sex in Lorain County

Average Earnings in Lorain County are $41,433, $49,001 for men and $33,975 for women, a difference of 30.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Lorain County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male83,722 (51.8%)$49,001
Female77,962 (48.2%)$33,975
Total161,684 (100.0%)$41,433

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lorain County

The most common earnings brackets in Lorain County are $100,000+ for men (14,760 | 17.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (5,998 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lorain County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,880 (4.6%)4,770 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,666 (3.2%)3,454 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,217 (2.6%)3,711 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,173 (2.6%)2,680 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,409 (2.9%)2,782 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,901 (2.3%)2,585 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,629 (1.9%)2,763 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,188 (1.4%)2,069 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,715 (2.1%)2,426 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,242 (2.7%)2,898 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,855 (4.6%)5,081 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,839 (4.6%)4,779 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,620 (4.3%)4,849 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,523 (5.4%)4,261 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,724 (5.6%)3,616 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,672 (4.4%)3,668 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,832 (8.2%)5,998 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,096 (7.3%)4,264 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,781 (11.7%)5,486 (7.0%)
$100,000+14,760 (17.6%)5,822 (7.5%)
Total83,722 (100.0%)77,962 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lorain County

Average earnings in Lorain County are $57,390 for men and $39,346 for women, a difference of 31.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,879, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,702. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,111, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,863.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lorain County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,702$23,863
High School Diploma$47,531$28,062
College or Associate's Degree$55,550$38,116
Bachelor's Degree$84,275$52,741
Graduate Degree$96,879$75,111
Total$57,390$39,346

Family Income in Lorain County

Family Income Brackets in Lorain County

According to the Lorain County family income data, there are 16,651 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,563 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lorain County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,1274.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5632.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993,2054.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,9875.1%
$35,000 to $49,9997,5839.7%
$50,000 to $74,99912,97716.6%
$75,000 to $99,99912,27315.7%
$100,000 to $149,99916,65121.3%
$150,000 to $199,9998,05210.3%
$200,000+8,75511.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lorain County

4-person families (13,906 | 17.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lorain County with $115,025 per family, while 2-person families (39,211 | 50.2%) have the highest median income of $38,074 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lorain County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families39,211 (50.2%)$76,148
3-Person Families16,897 (21.6%)$94,015
4-Person Families13,906 (17.8%)$115,025
5-Person Families5,399 (6.9%)$109,531
6-Person Families1,993 (2.5%)$91,615
7+ Person Families768 (1.0%)$108,145
Total78,174 (100.0%)$88,934

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lorain County

The median family income in Lorain County is $88,934, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,699) having the highest median family income of $151,105, while families with no earners (14,335) have the lowest median family income of $49,602, accounting for 11.1% and 18.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lorain County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14,335 (18.3%)$49,602
1 Earner24,259 (31.0%)$61,670
2 Earners30,881 (39.5%)$116,634
3+ Earners8,699 (11.1%)$151,105
Total78,174 (100.0%)$88,934

Household Income in Lorain County

Household Income Brackets in Lorain County

With 21,540 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lorain County, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5,976 households (4.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lorain County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,7245.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995,9764.8%
$15,000 to $24,9999,3387.5%
$25,000 to $34,99910,0858.1%
$35,000 to $49,99914,56811.7%
$50,000 to $74,99921,54017.3%
$75,000 to $99,99916,56013.3%
$100,000 to $149,99920,42016.4%
$150,000 to $199,9999,3387.5%
$200,000+9,9618.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lorain County

The median household income in Lorain County is $67,272, with the highest median household income of $84,518 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 47,860 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,217, with 3,708 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lorain County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,708 (3.0%)$35,217
25 to 44 Years35,148 (28.2%)$79,042
45 to 64 Years47,860 (38.4%)$84,518
65+ Years37,794 (30.3%)$50,038
Total124,510 (100.0%)$67,272

Poverty in Lorain County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorain County

With 11.4% poverty level for males and 15.5% for females among the residents of Lorain County, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 579 males (27.6%) and 2,393 females (29.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorain County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,893 (22.0%)2,393 (29.4%)
5 Years579 (27.6%)296 (16.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,910 (18.2%)2,434 (21.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,355 (19.3%)660 (13.1%)
15 Years371 (15.7%)320 (18.6%)
16 and 17 Years490 (12.5%)745 (17.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,603 (12.4%)2,643 (22.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,660 (9.6%)3,074 (17.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,620 (8.9%)2,782 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,639 (8.2%)2,008 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,040 (9.6%)2,749 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,114 (6.9%)2,029 (11.1%)
75 Years and over843 (8.9%)1,842 (13.5%)
Total17,117 (11.4%)23,975 (15.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorain County

According to the poverty statistics in Lorain County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.1% of males and 90.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorain County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,726 (78.0%)5,757 (70.6%)
5 Years1,517 (72.4%)1,485 (83.4%)
6 to 11 Years8,570 (81.8%)8,918 (78.6%)
12 to 14 Years5,670 (80.7%)4,375 (86.9%)
15 Years1,994 (84.3%)1,396 (81.4%)
16 and 17 Years3,417 (87.5%)3,496 (82.4%)
18 to 24 Years11,302 (87.6%)8,915 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years15,710 (90.4%)14,289 (82.3%)
35 to 44 Years16,479 (91.0%)16,083 (85.3%)
45 to 54 Years18,351 (91.8%)18,032 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years19,150 (90.4%)19,813 (87.8%)
65 to 74 Years15,028 (93.1%)16,341 (88.9%)
75 Years and over8,652 (91.1%)11,830 (86.5%)
Total132,566 (88.6%)130,730 (84.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lorain County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lorain County show that 3.2% or 1,842 of the total 58,078 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.3%, comprising of 75 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 425 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lorain County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children35,414 (97.0%)1,103 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children16,736 (97.5%)425 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children3,791 (94.1%)239 (5.9%)
5 or more Children295 (79.7%)75 (20.3%)
Total56,236 (96.8%)1,842 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lorain County

According to the poverty data in Lorain County, 17.1% or 995 single-father households and 34.6% or 4,947 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 233 households (41.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 99 households (66.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lorain County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children234 (9.6%)461 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children528 (18.9%)3,005 (42.9%)
3 or 4 Children233 (41.7%)1,382 (64.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)99 (66.9%)
Total995 (17.1%)4,947 (34.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lorain County

The poverty data for Lorain County shows that 1,842 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 5,942 of the single-parent households (29.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (20.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 99 household (60.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lorain County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,103 (3.0%)695 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children425 (2.5%)3,533 (36.0%)
3 or 4 Children239 (5.9%)1,615 (59.7%)
5 or more Children75 (20.3%)99 (60.0%)
Total1,842 (3.2%)5,942 (29.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Lorain County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lorain County

Among the 144,410 employed individuals in Lorain County, private company employees (102,328 | 70.9%), not-for-profit organizations (12,404 | 8.6%), and local government employees (12,001 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lorain County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees102,32870.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,9032.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,6343.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,4048.6%
Local Government Employees12,0018.3%
State Government Employees3,3862.3%
Federal Government Employees4,5033.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2510.2%
Total144,410100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lorain County

According to the labor force statistics for Lorain County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (253,369), 60.6% or 153,542 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 6,756 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 82.9% or 33,870 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.5% or 978 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lorain County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,820 (47.9%)978 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Years14,526 (76.7%)596 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Years14,306 (80.7%)930 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years14,421 (81.1%)649 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years30,673 (80.8%)1,166 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years33,870 (82.9%)1,118 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years16,946 (73.9%)610 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years11,654 (54.3%)338 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,957 (22.6%)350 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,402 (5.8%)46 (3.3%)
Total153,542 (60.6%)6,756 (4.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lorain County

According to labor force statistics for Lorain County, 76.8% of individuals (121,898) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (158,721) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 4,754 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.6% or 39,228 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.8% or 898 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lorain County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,510 (53.6%)1,676 (13.8%)
High School Diploma32,615 (69.6%)1,968 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree43,508 (79.2%)2,362 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39,228 (87.6%)761 (1.7%)
Total121,898 (76.8%)6,190 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lorain County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lorain County are Management (15,093 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (13,835 | 9.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11,200 | 7.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (8,189 | 5.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (8,136 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lorain County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lorain County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (77.5%), Architecture & Engineering (75.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.4%), Health Technologists (80.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lorain County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,298 (55.0%)6,795 (45.0%)
Business & Financial3,135 (47.3%)3,487 (52.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,021 (73.5%)2,168 (26.5%)
Computers & Mathematics3,015 (77.5%)873 (22.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,403 (75.7%)771 (24.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science603 (53.5%)524 (46.5%)
Community & Social Service 4,412 (31.9%)9,423 (68.1%)
Education, Arts & Media504 (27.0%)1,364 (73.0%)
Legal Services & Support821 (52.0%)758 (48.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,179 (26.8%)5,957 (73.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment908 (40.3%)1,344 (59.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,971 (17.6%)9,229 (82.4%)
Health Technologists1,377 (19.2%)5,786 (80.8%)
Total (Category)23,837 (43.4%)31,102 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)75,094 (51.3%)71,409 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lorain County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,764 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (4,853 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,260 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (3,332 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (3,287 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Lorain County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lorain County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.9%), Security & Protection (83.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.9%), Personal Care & Service (79.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lorain County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support683 (14.1%)4,170 (85.9%)
Security & Protection2,792 (83.8%)540 (16.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,043 (76.4%)322 (23.6%)
Law Enforcement1,749 (88.9%)218 (11.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,594 (41.0%)5,170 (59.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,121 (73.3%)1,139 (26.7%)
Personal Care & Service679 (20.7%)2,608 (79.3%)
Total (Category)10,869 (44.4%)13,627 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)75,094 (51.3%)71,409 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lorain County are Office & Administration (17,298 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (14,133 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lorain County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lorain County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,809 (48.2%)7,324 (51.8%)
Office & Administration4,276 (24.7%)13,022 (75.3%)
Total (Category)11,085 (35.3%)20,346 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)75,094 (51.3%)71,409 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lorain County are Construction & Extraction (6,679 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,053 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (222 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lorain County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lorain County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry184 (82.9%)38 (17.1%)
Construction & Extraction6,429 (96.3%)250 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,759 (94.2%)294 (5.8%)
Total (Category)11,372 (95.1%)582 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)75,094 (51.3%)71,409 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lorain County are Production (12,110 | 8.3%), Material Moving (6,544 | 4.5%), and Transportation (5,029 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lorain County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lorain County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8,987 (74.2%)3,123 (25.8%)
Transportation4,235 (84.2%)794 (15.8%)
Material Moving4,709 (72.0%)1,835 (28.0%)
Total (Category)17,931 (75.7%)5,752 (24.3%)
Total (Overall)75,094 (51.3%)71,409 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lorain County

Employment Industries in Lorain County

The major employment industries in Lorain County include Health Care & Social Assistance (23,614 | 16.1%), Manufacturing (23,369 | 16.0%), Retail Trade (17,949 | 12.2%), Educational Services (12,082 | 8.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,428 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Lorain County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lorain County

The Lorain County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.9%), and Wholesale Trade (75.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.7%), Educational Services (67.2%), and Finance & Insurance (62.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lorain County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting397 (68.9%)179 (31.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7,703 (89.9%)868 (10.1%)
Manufacturing17,112 (73.2%)6,257 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade2,653 (75.9%)842 (24.1%)
Retail Trade8,199 (45.7%)9,750 (54.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,560 (74.5%)1,561 (25.5%)
Utilities745 (70.4%)313 (29.6%)
Information1,177 (64.8%)640 (35.2%)
Finance & Insurance2,374 (37.9%)3,890 (62.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,045 (57.4%)776 (42.6%)
Professional & Scientific4,612 (53.7%)3,971 (46.3%)
Enterprise Management88 (38.9%)138 (61.1%)
Administrative & Support3,353 (64.8%)1,819 (35.2%)
Educational Services3,963 (32.8%)8,119 (67.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,546 (19.3%)19,068 (80.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,359 (51.7%)1,267 (48.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,398 (42.2%)6,030 (57.8%)
Public Administration4,225 (58.5%)3,004 (41.5%)
Total75,094 (51.3%)71,409 (48.7%)

Education in Lorain County

School Enrollment in Lorain County

The most common levels of schooling among the 72,925 students in Lorain County are high school (17,022 | 23.3%), college / undergraduate (15,625 | 21.4%), and middle school (15,060 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Lorain County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,5486.2%
Kindergarten3,8255.2%
Elementary School13,58418.6%
Middle School15,06020.6%
High School17,02223.3%
College / Undergraduate15,62521.4%
Graduate / Professional3,2614.5%
Total72,925100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lorain County

Out of a total of 72,925 students who are enrolled in schools in Lorain County, 15,898 (21.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 57,027 (78.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,334 (43.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,315 (86.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lorain County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,720 (56.3%)1,334 (43.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,566 (79.3%)3,533 (20.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds16,315 (86.6%)2,534 (13.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,625 (82.5%)2,044 (17.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,659 (76.8%)1,406 (23.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,714 (66.0%)2,426 (34.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,802 (75.7%)899 (24.3%)
35 Years and over3,656 (68.4%)1,692 (31.6%)
Total57,027 (78.2%)15,898 (21.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lorain County

Business (14,417 | 22.7%), education (10,247 | 16.2%), science & technology (8,178 | 12.9%), engineering (4,167 | 6.6%), and arts & humanities (4,085 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 63,401 individuals in Lorain County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lorain County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,6664.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,5574.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1,9043.0%
Psychology3,0024.7%
Social Sciences3,4805.5%
Engineering4,1676.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies8031.3%
Science & Technology8,17812.9%
Business14,41722.7%
Education10,24716.2%
Literature & Languages1,8843.0%
Liberal Arts & History2,0893.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6482.6%
Communications2,2743.6%
Arts & Humanities4,0856.4%
Total63,401100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lorain County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lorain County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lorain County are males with 2 vehicles (33,425, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (27,920, making up 48.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lorain County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,355 (1.8%)1,501 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle11,516 (15.6%)15,001 (21.6%)
2 Vehicles33,425 (45.3%)27,920 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles17,248 (23.4%)15,453 (22.3%)
4 Vehicles6,939 (9.4%)6,691 (9.6%)
5 or more Vehicles3,369 (4.6%)2,818 (4.1%)
Total73,852 (100.0%)69,384 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lorain County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lorain County are 15 to 19 minutes (19,456 commuters, 14.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (18,938 commuters, 14.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (18,790 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Lorain County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,0953.8%
5 to 9 Minutes13,37910.1%
10 to 14 Minutes16,27212.3%
15 to 19 Minutes19,45614.7%
20 to 24 Minutes18,93814.3%
25 to 29 Minutes12,6429.6%
30 to 34 Minutes18,79014.2%
35 to 39 Minutes5,6614.3%
40 to 44 Minutes5,2234.0%
45 to 59 Minutes9,7037.3%
60 to 89 Minutes4,5333.4%
90 or more Minutes2,6222.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lorain County

The most common commute times in Lorain County are 30 to 34 minutes (10,293 commuters, 14.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,867 commuters, 15.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lorain County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,321 (3.4%)2,774 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,504 (9.4%)6,875 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,460 (10.8%)8,812 (13.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes9,589 (13.9%)9,867 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes9,627 (13.9%)9,311 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,363 (9.2%)6,279 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,293 (14.9%)8,497 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,468 (5.0%)2,193 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,227 (4.7%)1,996 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,625 (8.1%)4,078 (6.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,829 (4.1%)1,704 (2.7%)
90 or more Minutes1,802 (2.6%)820 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lorain County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lorain County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,645, 15.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,818, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lorain County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,464 (6.5%)2,059 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,479 (6.5%)2,059 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,358 (6.3%)2,485 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7,866 (11.4%)5,404 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,051 (10.2%)4,983 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,645 (15.4%)9,818 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,907 (10.0%)8,546 (13.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,629 (9.6%)7,268 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,824 (2.6%)3,205 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,011 (4.4%)3,569 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,302 (1.9%)2,540 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM554 (0.8%)1,235 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,277 (7.6%)4,873 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,741 (6.9%)5,162 (8.2%)
Total69,108 (100.0%)63,206 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lorain County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lorain County

Of the total 124,510 dwellings in Lorain County, owner-occupied units account for 90,707 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 33,803 (27.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lorain County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units90,70772.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33,80327.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units124,510100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lorain County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lorain County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39,48831.7%
2-Person Household42,32934.0%
3-Person Household18,50414.9%
4+ Person Household24,18919.4%
Total Housing Units124,510100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lorain County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lorain County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household24,786 (62.8%)14,702 (37.2%)
2-Person Household33,830 (79.9%)8,499 (20.1%)
3-Person Household13,384 (72.3%)5,120 (27.7%)
4+ Person Household18,707 (77.3%)5,482 (22.7%)
Total Housing Units90,707 (72.9%)33,803 (27.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lorain County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lorain County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,025 (51.4%)4,748 (48.6%)
High School Diploma24,742 (68.1%)11,572 (31.9%)
College/Associate Degree30,875 (71.5%)12,337 (28.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30,065 (85.4%)5,146 (14.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lorain County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lorain County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18,58514.9%
35 to 44 Years20,27116.3%
45 to 54 Years21,64717.4%
55 to 64 Years26,21321.0%
65 to 74 Years21,64117.4%
75 to 84 Years11,1969.0%
85 Years and Over4,9574.0%
Total124,510100.0%

Housing Finances in Lorain County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lorain County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lorain County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied90,707 (72.9%)$83,756
Renter-Occupied33,803 (27.2%)$36,874
Average124,510 (100.0%)$67,272

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lorain County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lorain County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,998 (2.2%)2,477 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,071 (1.2%)1,126 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,144 (2.4%)3,790 (11.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,070 (2.3%)2,295 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,717 (3.0%)2,269 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,855 (6.5%)4,236 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,981 (9.9%)5,626 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,930 (17.6%)5,654 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,397 (14.8%)3,198 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,290 (20.2%)2,108 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more18,254 (20.1%)1,024 (3.0%)
Total90,707 (100.0%)33,803 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lorain County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lorain County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,351 (2.6%)1,963 (5.8%)
$300 to $49910,486 (11.6%)2,077 (6.1%)
$500 to $79918,377 (20.3%)8,367 (24.7%)
$800 to $99910,367 (11.4%)7,658 (22.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49921,095 (23.3%)8,988 (26.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,879 (15.3%)2,066 (6.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,872 (7.6%)664 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,437 (3.8%)101 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more3,843 (4.2%)334 (1.0%)
Total90,707 (100.0%)33,803 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lorain County

Housing Structures in Lorain County

Housing Structures in Lorain County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached96,59877.6%
Single Unit, Attached6,1554.9%
2 Unit Apartments3,4502.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,1652.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,5742.9%
10 or more Apartments9,1677.4%
Mobile Home / Other2,4011.9%
Total124,510100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lorain County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lorain County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached83,622 (86.6%)12,976 (13.4%)
Single Unit, Attached3,490 (56.7%)2,665 (43.3%)
2 Unit Apartments326 (9.5%)3,124 (90.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments370 (11.7%)2,795 (88.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments498 (13.9%)3,076 (86.1%)
10 or more Apartments548 (6.0%)8,619 (94.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,853 (77.2%)548 (22.8%)
Total90,707 (72.9%)33,803 (27.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lorain County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lorain County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room220 (0.2%)1,280 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms570 (0.6%)5,960 (17.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms20,831 (23.0%)15,096 (44.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms36,569 (40.3%)8,970 (26.5%)
8 or more Rooms32,517 (35.8%)2,497 (7.4%)
Total90,707 (100.0%)33,803 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lorain County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lorain County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas74,024 (81.6%)21,431 (63.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,181 (3.5%)819 (2.4%)
Electricity11,536 (12.7%)10,695 (31.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene702 (0.8%)52 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke1 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,119 (1.2%)383 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used144 (0.2%)423 (1.3%)
Total90,707 (100.0%)33,803 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lorain County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lorain County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,325 (2.6%)4,721 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle24,943 (27.5%)17,887 (52.9%)
2 Vehicles39,888 (44.0%)8,737 (25.9%)
3 or more Vehicles23,551 (26.0%)2,458 (7.3%)
Total90,707 (100.0%)33,803 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lorain County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lorain County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units34,14056,567
Median Property Value$171,700$204,200
Median Household Income$61,975$14,079
Monthly Housing Costs$591$3,750
Real Estate Taxes$2,626$1,078

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lorain County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lorain County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,676 (7.8%)1,502 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,600 (16.4%)5,739 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99918,904 (55.4%)33,555 (59.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,701 (16.7%)12,576 (22.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999820 (2.4%)2,401 (4.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999148 (0.4%)454 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more291 (0.9%)340 (0.6%)
Total34,140 (100.0%)56,567 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lorain County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lorain County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,883 (5.5%)1,743 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,056 (11.9%)1,186 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,383 (9.9%)2,875 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,444 (13.0%)2,472 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,720 (19.7%)4,537 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,510 (13.2%)9,210 (16.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,969 (14.5%)8,887 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more4,175 (12.2%)13,321 (23.5%)
Total34,140 (100.0%)56,567 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lorain County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lorain County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12,477 (36.5%)97,176 (171.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,221 (21.1%)26,173 (46.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,715 (10.9%)14,388 (25.4%)
4.0x or more10,253 (30.0%)6,006 (10.6%)
Total34,140 (100.0%)56,567 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lorain County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lorain County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,629 (7.7%)224 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4995,470 (16.0%)2,140 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,49925,080 (73.5%)6,612 (11.7%)
Total34,140 (100.0%)56,567 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lorain County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorain County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorain County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20,122 (96.1%)808 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years49,455 (96.4%)1,835 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years23,035 (89.0%)2,847 (11.0%)
26 to 34 Years27,342 (88.1%)3,686 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years33,651 (91.1%)3,279 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years37,778 (94.3%)2,270 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years41,384 (94.6%)2,368 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years34,366 (99.6%)146 (0.4%)
75 Years and older23,150 (99.9%)17 (0.1%)
Total290,283 (94.4%)17,256 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lorain County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lorain County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20,122 (96.1%)808 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen49,455 (96.4%)1,835 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen23,035 (89.0%)2,847 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lorain County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lorain County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00034,718 (93.4%)2,464 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99945,139 (91.4%)4,263 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99943,498 (91.8%)3,870 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,833 (92.5%)3,296 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over123,009 (97.4%)3,240 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorain County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorain County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,983 (42.9%)11,966 (57.2%)
6 to 18 Years17,003 (33.2%)34,745 (67.7%)
19 to 25 Years5,294 (20.4%)18,776 (72.5%)
25 to 34 Years7,571 (24.4%)20,958 (67.5%)
35 to 44 Years7,734 (20.9%)27,006 (73.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,645 (16.6%)32,403 (80.9%)
55 to 64 Years9,422 (21.5%)33,955 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years32,571 (94.4%)20,438 (59.2%)
75 Years and over22,870 (98.7%)15,144 (65.4%)
Total118,093 (38.4%)215,391 (70.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lorain County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lorain County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108 (1.2%)127 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,608 (6.1%)1,264 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,608 (8.4%)2,526 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years7,971 (13.5%)8,813 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,112 (25.5%)3,978 (21.6%)
75 Years and over4,309 (45.4%)6,068 (44.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lorain County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lorain County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90 (1.0%)111 (1.3%)
5 to 17 Years177 (0.7%)143 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years186 (0.6%)316 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,907 (3.2%)1,154 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,685 (10.4%)923 (5.0%)
75 Years and over2,618 (27.6%)2,380 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lorain County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (0.2%)69 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years276 (1.1%)414 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years469 (1.5%)544 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,453 (2.5%)1,238 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years498 (3.1%)515 (2.8%)
75 Years and over569 (6.0%)1,213 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lorain County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,102 (4.2%)812 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,878 (6.0%)1,538 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,745 (4.6%)3,699 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years711 (4.4%)694 (3.8%)
75 Years and over948 (10.0%)1,458 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lorain County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years97 (0.4%)101 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years376 (1.2%)522 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,969 (6.7%)5,194 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,190 (13.6%)2,773 (15.1%)
75 Years and over2,500 (26.3%)3,943 (28.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lorain County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years291 (1.1%)227 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years258 (0.8%)214 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,498 (2.5%)1,068 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years645 (4.0%)605 (3.3%)
75 Years and over1,176 (12.4%)1,554 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Lorain County

Computing Device Access in Lorain County

Computing Device Access in Lorain County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99,01179.5%
Smartphone106,43985.5%
Tablet76,57161.5%
No Computing Device7,7736.2%
Total124,510100.0%

Internet Access in Lorain County

Internet Access in Lorain County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4130.3%
Broadband Home90,76172.9%
Cellular Data Only11,1609.0%
Satellite Internet7,4886.0%
No Internet18,93815.2%
Total124,510100.0%

Lorain County Summary

Lorain County is located in the northeastern part of Ohio, along the southern shore of Lake Erie. It is bordered by Cuyahoga, Medina, Huron, Erie, and Sandusky counties. The county seat is Elyria, and the largest city is Lorain. The county was established in 1822 and named after the French province of Lorraine.

History

The area that is now Lorain County was originally inhabited by the Erie, Iroquois, and Wyandot Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s. The county was officially established in 1822 and named after the French province of Lorraine.
In the early 1800s, the area was largely agricultural, with small towns and villages scattered throughout the county. The first railroad line was built in 1851, connecting Elyria and Oberlin. This allowed for the development of industry in the area, and by the late 1800s, Lorain County was home to several steel mills, coal mines, and other industries.
The Great Lakes region was hit hard by the Great Depression, and Lorain County was no exception. Many of the steel mills and other industries closed, leaving many people unemployed. The county was also hit hard by the Great Lakes Storm of 1913, which caused extensive damage to the area.
In the 1950s, the county began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The steel mills and other industries began to reopen, and new businesses began to move into the area. The population of the county grew rapidly, and by the 2000s, Lorain County was one of the fastest-growing counties in Ohio.

Geography

Lorain County covers an area of 837 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in Ohio. The county is located in the northeastern part of the state, along the southern shore of Lake Erie. The county is bordered by Cuyahoga, Medina, Huron, Erie, and Sandusky counties.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The Black River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area. The county is home to several state parks, including Lakeview Park, Vermilion River Reservation, and Black River Reservation.

Economy

Lorain County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including Ford Motor Company, U.S. Steel, and Lorain Products. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and medical centers.
The county is also home to several educational institutions, including Lorain County Community College, Oberlin College, and the University of Akron. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Lorain County Historical Society, the Lorain County Metro Parks, and the Lorain County Speedway.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lorain County was 301,356. The population is fairly evenly split between men and women, with 50.3% of the population being male and 49.7% being female. The median age of the population is 40.7 years.
The racial makeup of the county is 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 2.8% from other races. The largest ancestry groups in the county are German (25.3%), Irish (17.2%), and English (14.2%).
The median household income in the county is $50,945, and the median family income is $60,945. The per capita income in the county is $25,945. The poverty rate in the county is 11.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lorain County?
Total Population of Lorain County is 313,101.
What is the Total Male Population of Lorain County?
Total Male Population of Lorain County is 155,272.
What is the Total Female Population of Lorain County?
Total Female Population of Lorain County is 157,829.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lorain County?
There are 98.38 Males per 100 Females in Lorain County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lorain County?
There are 101.65 Females per 100 Males in Lorain County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lorain County?
Median Population Age in Lorain County is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lorain County
Average Family Size in Lorain County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lorain County
Average Household Size in Lorain County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lorain County?
Per Capita income in Lorain County is $37,171.
What is the Median Family Income in Lorain County?
Median Family Income in Lorain County is $88,934.
What is the Median Household income in Lorain County?
Median Household Income in Lorain County is $67,272.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lorain County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lorain County is 30.7%.
Women in Lorain County earn 69.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lorain County?
Family Income Deficit in Lorain County is $11,390.
Families that are below poverty line in Lorain County earn $11,390 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lorain County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lorain County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lorain County?
There are 153,542 People in the Labor Forcein in Lorain County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lorain County?
60.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Lorain County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lorain County?
Unemployment Rate in Lorain County is 4.4%.