Lake County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Lake County, Ohio has a population of 232,101, the 11th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $77,952 and the median home value is $199,900. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Lake County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lake County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor city | 47,215 | $89,202 | 5.4% | $229,500 |
| Willoughby city | 23,934 | $70,884 | 8.9% | $206,200 |
| Painesville city | 20,453 | $50,455 | 22.9% | $151,400 |
| Eastlake city | 17,538 | $62,510 | 7.7% | $168,300 |
| Willowick city | 14,182 | $74,138 | 5.3% | $156,100 |
| Wickliffe city | 12,639 | $79,052 | 6.8% | $158,400 |
| Willoughby Hills city | 9,979 | $61,641 | 8.7% | $305,800 |
| Mentor-on-the-Lake city | 7,117 | $61,320 | 8.9% | $171,200 |
| Kirtland city | 6,913 | $117,794 | 5.0% | $377,500 |
| Timberlake village | 629 | $78,214 | 3.7% | $216,300 |
| Kirtland Hills village | 614 | $208,750 | 3.4% | $712,000 |
| Waite Hill village | 532 | $159,375 | 4.9% | $746,400 |
| Lakeline village | 215 | $70,500 | 8.1% | $208,300 |
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Population Overview
Lake County is located in Ohio with a total population of 232,101. It is the 11th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lake County is 44.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lake County is $77,952. This is 12% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $199,900. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lake County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lake County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 85.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 12.1%.
Education
30.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lake County, Ohio?
Lake County has a population of 232,101, making it the 11th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Lake County?
The median household income in Lake County is $77,952 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.
How many cities are in Lake County, Ohio?
Lake County contains 13 Census-designated places.