Population 6,698 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Lorain
Household size in South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.50 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.50 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.47 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.42 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.08 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in South Lorain has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
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 South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 37.6 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 41.1 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +3.5 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 38.7, the median age in South Lorain is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Lorain overall, where the median age is 41.1. The median age has climbed from 33.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 19.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 19.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 18.1% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 17.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in South Lorain (20.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Lorain
Renters in South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0% | 41.3% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 41.9% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 44.2% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 42.8% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in South Lorain than nationally: 44.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 56.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 12.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 14.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in South Lorain is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1959 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1960 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1959 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1962 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
South Lorain is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the south, 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 South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $616 | $637 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $648 | $676 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $767 | $705 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $813 | $887 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$250 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Lorain pays $813 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $196 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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 South Lorain
Bachelor's degrees in South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 12.2% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 14.6% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Lorain: 8.3% 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 edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.1% | 81.3% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.6% | 81.9% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.1% | 81.6% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.6% | 84.8% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in South Lorain never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 South Lorain
| Period | South Lorain | Lorain | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 14.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 15.8% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −17.5 pts | −9.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Lorain is close to the national rate: 5.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 17.5 points since 2006–10, 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).
South Lorain compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lorain | 2.46 | 38.7 | 20.8% | 44.2% | 10.6% | 1951 | $813 | 8.3% | 78.6% | 5.8% |
| Downtown Lorain | 2.01 | 45.5 | 12.4% | 53.7% | 16.1% | 1943 | $845 | 19.5% | 80.9% | 14.0% |
| Downtown Elyria | 2.31 | 38.5 | 15.3% | 57.1% | 9.8% | 1944 | $862 | 18.6% | 84.4% | 9.9% |
| Kamms Corner | 2.10 | 44.1 | 4.9% | 29.5% | 5.1% | 1948 | $1,093 | 43.0% | 92.2% | 4.9% |
| Puritas Longmead | 2.63 | 33.3 | 21.4% | 43.5% | 10.6% | 1955 | $1,230 | 13.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| Jefferson | 2.53 | 35.9 | 22.4% | 42.9% | 9.3% | 1944 | $1,033 | 14.6% | 78.9% | 4.5% |
| Madison Village | 2.06 | 35.5 | 4.8% | 56.5% | 9.0% | 1938 | $1,052 | 46.6% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
| Edgewater | 1.71 | 37.4 | 6.7% | 75.2% | 13.7% | 1945 | $955 | 38.9% | 86.7% | 14.3% |
| West Boulevard | 2.41 | 35.7 | 22.5% | 58.2% | 11.1% | 1940 | $953 | 14.0% | 79.5% | 7.7% |
| Cudell | 2.45 | 31.0 | 27.5% | 68.8% | 15.4% | 1938 | $1,015 | 13.5% | 79.9% | 11.7% |
| Polish Village | 2.41 | 38.6 | 9.6% | 14.2% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,337 | 26.7% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
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 South 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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