Economy & Jobs — Lorain, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,685 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,583 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 29,038 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17.3% |
| Retail | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 222 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 168 |
| Physician Offices | 122 |
| Insurance Agencies | 105 |
| Dental Offices | 99 |
| Beauty Salons | 82 |
| Gas Stations | 79 |
| Law Offices | 77 |
| Auto Repair | 69 |
| Child Day Care | 69 |
| Real Estate Offices | 62 |
| General Merchandise | 60 |
| Grocery Stores | 51 |
| Commercial Banks | 51 |
| Coffee Shops | 42 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
