Lorain County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Lorain County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lorain County, Ohio has a population of 317,129, the 9th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $73,347 and the median home value is $223,200. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lorain County Quick Facts

Population 317,129

Median Household Income $73,347

Median Home Value $223,200

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 42.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.5%

High School Graduation 91.8%

Cities/Places 18

Population 317,129 9th of 88

Median Income $73,347 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Lorain County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	314,588	317,129	+0.8%
Median household income	$70,693	$73,347	+3.8%
Median home value	$207,200	$223,200	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Lorain

$73,347

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lorain

$223,200

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 19.3%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 36.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

10.1%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.0%

Renter 26.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $966/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

25.7%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lorain County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lorain	65,395	$48,685	25.2%	$139,200
Elyria	53,035	$54,945	16.7%	$156,100
North Ridgeville	36,627	$96,698	5.7%	$270,100
Avon Lake	25,752	$115,567	3.1%	$368,300
Avon	25,317	$135,915	3.0%	$395,900
Amherst	12,906	$90,725	6.2%	$239,200
Vermilion	10,343	$69,701	6.7%	$183,600
Sheffield Lake	8,966	$69,632	14.8%	$167,000
Oberlin	8,329	$81,308	16.1%	$225,600
Grafton	5,657	$90,724	9.2%	$216,100
Wellington	4,593	$61,578	11.6%	$197,000
Sheffield	4,380	$107,837	1.7%	$292,700
LaGrange	2,800	$94,922	6.8%	$264,300
South Amherst	1,912	$86,194	6.6%	$195,800
Pheasant Run	1,258	$64,830	4.1%	$191,300
Eaton Estates	1,184	$78,564	2.0%	$156,000
Kipton	251	$69,107	10.0%	$140,600
Rochester	188	$59,861	5.3%	$136,400

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Population Overview

Lorain County is located in Ohio with a total population of 317,129. It is the 9th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lorain County is 42.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lorain County is $73,347. This is 3% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $223,200. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lorain County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.1% vs 4.8%).

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lorain County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lorain County, Ohio?

Lorain County has a population of 317,129, making it the 9th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Lorain County?

The median household income in Lorain County is $73,347 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.

How many cities are in Lorain County, Ohio?

Lorain County contains 18 Census-designated places.