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 $62,037 with a poverty rate of 27.43%. The median age in Lorain is 39.3 years: 38.5 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lorain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,015 | 58.3% |
| Two or more races | 11,509 | 17.65% |
| Black or African American | 11,198 | 17.17% |
| Other race | 3,649 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 486 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 338 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,180 | 2.38 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 12,389 | 1.19 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 8,132 | 3.18 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Female | 5,153 | 3.66 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Male | 1,506 | 3.4 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,297 | 9.9% |
| Associates Degree | 4,629 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,166 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,060 | 4.75% |
| High School Graduate | 15,941 | 36.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,223 | 5.12% |
| Some College | 10,096 | 23.26% |
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 | 25,159 | 22,679 | 4,662 |
| Hispanic | 10,347 | 7,750 | 882 |
| 2+ Races | 6,681 | 5,110 | 730 |
| Black | 6,352 | 5,072 | 505 |
| Other Race | 2,667 | 1,942 | 135 |
| Asian | 269 | 246 | 79 |
| Native American | 267 | 250 | 15 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 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 29.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,491 | $71,719 | $47,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,795 | $84,432 | $52,875 |
| High School Graduate | $32,792 | $42,902 | $26,729 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,801 | $26,655 | $27,596 |
| Overall | $38,939 | $45,201 | $34,084 |
| Some College | $42,299 | $46,622 | $39,041 |
$38,939
Average Earnings
$45,201
Average Male
$34,084
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.42% of Lorain residents speak only English, while 16.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,354 | 6,214 | 19.21% |
| Hispanic | 17,792 | 5,872 | 33% |
| Black | 10,976 | 4,620 | 42.09% |
| Multiple | 11,460 | 3,548 | 30.96% |
| Other | 3,644 | 1,042 | 28.59% |
| Native | 329 | 45 | 13.68% |
| Asian | 486 | 2 | 0.41% |
27.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.34%
Male Poverty Rate
30.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lorain is Black, with 42.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lorain is Asian, with 0.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.34% |
| High School | 27.6% |
| Some College | 15.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.65% |
| Female Employed | 14.06% |
| Male Employed | 6.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,989 | $77,014 |
| Households | $45,799 | $62,037 |
| Married Families | $87,000 | $103,530 |
| Non Families | $30,393 | $41,057 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
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
3,760
Number of Veterans
3,367
Male Veterans
393
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,266 |
| First Gulf War | 615 |
| Second Gulf War | 581 |
| Korea | 178 |
| World War II | 45 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1,047 |
| 65 to 74 | 930 |
| 75+ | 764 |
| 35 to 54 | 707 |
| 18 to 34 | 312 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,667 | 8.81% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 6.18% |
| Other Race | 384 | 12.97% |
| Black | 359 | 5.05% |
| 2+ Races | 329 | 3.99% |
| Native American | 21 | 7.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
7%
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
75.17%
Born in Lorain
96.91%
Native Born
3.09%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
96.91% of Lorain residents were born in the United States, with 75.17% having been born in Ohio. 1.12% 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% |