Lore City, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 300, Lore City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lore City is a small community located in Ohio, within Guernsey County. The total population is 300. It ranks as the 1021st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lore City is 28.4 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Lore City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lore City is $51,875. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.7%. This is 101% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $126,600. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Lore City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lore City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 70.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lore City, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.