Demographics & People — Elyria, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 52,833 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~53,500 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 23,016 |
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| Family Households | 12,600 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4232 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37,693 |
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| Black or African American | 6,911 |
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| Asian | 851 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,542 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 14,390 |
| German | 11,011 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,783 |
| Irish | 6,257 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,245 |
| American | 5,019 |
| English | 4,383 |
| Polish | 3,881 |
| Italian | 3,595 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,197 |
Language
| English Only | 46,461 |
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| Spanish | 2,047 |
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| Population 5+ | 49,685 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,748 |
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| Population 18+ | 41,675 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elyria, Ohio.
