Lorain is a city located in Lorain County Ohio. Lorain has a 2024 population of 65,374. Lorain is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,226 in 2020.
The average household income in Lorain is $60,021 with a poverty rate of 27.5%. The median age in Lorain is 38.5 years: 37.5 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lorain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,695 | 62.48% |
| Black or African American | 10,891 | 16.72% |
| Two or more races | 9,752 | 14.97% |
| Other race | 3,001 | 4.61% |
| Asian | 412 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 376 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,876 | 2.4 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 11,792 | 1.18 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 8,438 | 3.19 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 5,159 | 3.57 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Male | 1,487 | 3.53 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,766 | 10.98% |
| Associates Degree | 4,321 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,968 | 9.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,036 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 15,804 | 36.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,029 | 4.67% |
| Some College | 10,488 | 24.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,253 | 22,540 | 4,551 |
| Hispanic | 10,137 | 7,595 | 761 |
| Black | 6,434 | 4,970 | 568 |
| 2+ Races | 5,802 | 4,616 | 621 |
| Other Race | 2,086 | 1,425 | 71 |
| Native American | 276 | 242 | 11 |
| Asian | 214 | 200 | 45 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,313 | $64,274 | $52,610 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,543 | $81,903 | $55,595 |
| High School Graduate | $35,164 | $42,799 | $28,388 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,674 | $29,003 | $28,289 |
| Overall | $40,197 | $45,332 | $33,913 |
| Some College | $42,291 | $48,606 | $35,838 |
$40,197
Average Earnings
$45,332
Average Male
$33,913
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.05% of Lorain residents speak only English, while 14.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,399 | 6,373 | 19.67% |
| Hispanic | 18,274 | 6,289 | 34.42% |
| Black | 10,613 | 4,037 | 38.04% |
| Multiple | 9,679 | 2,862 | 29.57% |
| Other | 2,996 | 926 | 30.91% |
| Native | 364 | 58 | 15.93% |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Asian | 412 | 3 | 0.73% |
27.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.59%
Male Poverty Rate
30.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lorain is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lorain is Asian, with 0.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.54% |
| High School | 27.57% |
| Some College | 16.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.69% |
| Female Employed | 14.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,457 | $73,193 |
| Households | $46,562 | $60,021 |
| Married Families | $83,217 | $97,872 |
| Non Families | $29,835 | $39,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,686
Number of Veterans
3,172
Male Veterans
514
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,381 |
| Second Gulf War | 517 |
| First Gulf War | 495 |
| Korea | 255 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,134 |
| 55 to 64 | 865 |
| 75+ | 763 |
| 35 to 54 | 619 |
| 18 to 34 | 305 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,745 | 8.61% |
| Hispanic | 622 | 5.04% |
| Black | 422 | 5.75% |
| Other Race | 280 | 12.12% |
| 2+ Races | 221 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 18 | 6.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.74%
Born in Lorain
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
97.32% of Lorain residents were born in the United States, with 75.74% having been born in Ohio. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 65,559 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 65,522 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 65,485 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 65,448 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 65,411 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 65,374 | 37 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 65,337 | 11 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 65,326 | -31 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 65,357 | 131 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 65,226 | 1,373 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 63,853 | -110 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 63,963 | 239 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 63,724 | 44 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 63,680 | 60 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 63,620 | -103 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 63,723 | 41 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 63,682 | -14 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 63,696 | -179 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 63,875 | -129 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 64,004 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 68,652 | -2,593 | -3.64% |
| 1990 | 71,245 | -4,171 | -5.53% |
| 1980 | 75,416 | -2,769 | -3.54% |
| 1970 | 78,185 | 9,253 | 13.42% |
| 1960 | 68,932 | 17,730 | 34.63% |
| 1950 | 51,202 | 7,077 | 16.04% |
| 1940 | 44,125 | -387 | -0.87% |
| 1930 | 44,512 | 7,217 | 19.35% |
| 1920 | 37,295 | 8,412 | 29.12% |
| 1910 | 28,883 | 12,855 | 80.2% |
| 1900 | 16,028 | 11,165 | 229.59% |
| 1890 | 4,863 | -60,696 | -92.58% |