Lucas County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Lucas County, Ohio has a population of 428,018, the 6th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $62,224 and the median home value is $163,900. The poverty rate is 17.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lucas County Quick Facts
How Lucas 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 | 428,748 | 428,018 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $60,095 | $62,224 | +3.5% |
| Median home value | $155,200 | $163,900 | +5.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Lucas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 267,463 | $49,724 | 24.3% | $114,500 |
| Oregon | 19,799 | $82,197 | 8.5% | $204,600 |
| Sylvania | 19,055 | $100,189 | 5.6% | $249,200 |
| Maumee | 13,715 | $80,833 | 4.9% | $194,500 |
| Waterville | 6,017 | $104,114 | 4.3% | $308,400 |
| Ottawa Hills | 4,798 | $167,917 | 3.3% | $314,900 |
| Whitehouse | 4,642 | $93,229 | 10.8% | $269,200 |
| Swanton | 4,098 | $68,299 | 10.4% | $172,700 |
| Curtice | 1,535 | $104,226 | 3.8% | $282,500 |
| Holland | 1,438 | $64,868 | 9.2% | $256,000 |
| Neapolis | 737 | $99,405 | 17.4% | $206,300 |
| Reno Beach | 673 | N/A | 35.7% | $167,400 |
| Berkey | 317 | $113,611 | 0.6% | $283,300 |
| Harbor View | 110 | $72,083 | 5.5% | $105,000 |
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Population Overview
Lucas County is located in Ohio with a total population of 428,018. It is the 6th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lucas County is 38.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lucas County is $62,224. This is 13% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $163,900. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lucas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lucas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.9% vs 12.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.8% vs 4.8%).
Education
29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lucas 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 Lucas County, Ohio?
Lucas County has a population of 428,018, making it the 6th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Lucas County?
The median household income in Lucas County is $62,224 with a poverty rate of 17.7%.
How many cities are in Lucas County, Ohio?
Lucas County contains 14 Census-designated places.