Lucas County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lucas County is located in Ohio with a total population of 428,748. It is the 6th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lucas County is 38.3 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lucas County is $60,095. This is 14% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $155,200. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lucas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lucas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.1% vs 12.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.7% vs 4.6%).

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 91.0%.