Population 65,517 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lorain
Household size in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lorain run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.50, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lorain are younger than 41.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lorain: 17.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lorain
Renters in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.2% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Lorain than nationally: 42.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lorain as nationally: 10.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Cleveland area overall (8.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lorain is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $637 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $676 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $705 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $887 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lorain pays $887 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $250 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lorain
Bachelor's degrees in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lorain: 14.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.6% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Lorain never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lorain
| Period | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Lorain is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lorain compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 2.42 | 41.1 | 17.1% | 42.8% | 10.4% | 1962 | $887 | 14.6% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
| Amherst | 2.63 | 44.1 | 8.9% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 1978 | $892 | 28.1% | 94.6% | 5.1% |
| Sheffield Lake | 2.09 | 44.0 | 17.9% | 31.7% | 6.8% | 1966 | $1,123 | 17.8% | 93.3% | 3.5% |
| Sheffield | 2.60 | 51.6 | 4.5% | 27.8% | 2.2% | 1996 | $1,512 | 43.7% | 95.9% | 2.8% |
| Elyria | 2.35 | 41.3 | 13.5% | 36.6% | 8.6% | 1964 | $984 | 17.8% | 87.3% | 5.9% |
| Fields | 2.81 | 39.0 | 28.2% | 34.8% | 16.7% | 1964 | $932 | 9.8% | 77.9% | 15.1% |
| South Amherst | 2.47 | 45.8 | 11.4% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 1961 | $1,236 | 17.9% | 93.9% | 5.9% |
| Avon | 2.72 | 41.3 | 5.2% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 2002 | $1,829 | 57.8% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| North Ridgeville | 2.62 | 41.8 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,494 | 35.4% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Avon Lake | 2.41 | 44.3 | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% | 1988 | $1,668 | 58.3% | 98.1% | 1.7% |
| Vermilion | 2.24 | 50.1 | 6.7% | 20.2% | 13.6% | 1975 | $981 | 33.1% | 94.0% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lorain. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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