Demographics & People — Lorain, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 65,207 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~65,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.8 |
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| Total Households | 27,180 |
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| Family Households | 14,791 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.586 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,015 |
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| Black or African American | 11,198 |
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| Asian | 486 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 17,858 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 29,443 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,364 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 13,976 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11,170 |
| German | 8,408 |
| Irish | 6,083 |
| American | 4,515 |
| Polish | 4,136 |
| Italian | 3,736 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,257 |
Language
| English Only | 50,664 |
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| Spanish | 9,160 |
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| Population 5+ | 60,734 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,686 |
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| Population 18+ | 49,133 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.7% |
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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 Lorain, Ohio.
