Lorain County's 2026 population is estimated at 327,764, reflecting a 0.88% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lorain County is the 9th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 301,479 and has grown 8.72% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 248,798 adults, (62,902 of whom are seniors) in Lorain County.
Female: 159,912 (50.4%)
Male: 157,217 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Lorain County includes 78.02% White, 7.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247,434 | 78.02% |
| Two or more races | 32,168 | 10.14% |
| Black or African American | 24,301 | 7.66% |
| Other race | 8,194 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 4,481 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 494 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.02% |
Lorain County 's average per capita income is $51,159. Household income levels show a median of $73,347. The poverty rate stands at 12.09%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,489 | $140,800 |
| Families | $97,268 | $120,746 |
| Households | $73,347 | $98,714 |
| Non Families | $41,175 | $57,549 |
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