Lorain County, Ohio
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lorain County
- State
- Ohio
- FIPS Code
- 39093
- State FIPS
- 39
- County FIPS
- 093
Geography
- Land Area
- 490.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 432.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 922.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.438805
- Longitude
- -82.179722
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 313,388
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 245,284
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 279,380 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 34,010 | 10.9% |
| White | 242,277 | 77.3% |
| Black | 22,801 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 2,929 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 266 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 718 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 222,567 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 22,718 | 9.3% |
| White | 196,821 | 80.2% |
| Black | 20,733 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 2,963 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,847 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 429 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 317,129
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,306
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 37,264
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 247,434 | 78.0% |
| Black | 24,301 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 4,481 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 208,158
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 70,743 | 34.0% |
| Republican | 56,295 | 27.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 80,912 | 38.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 96,983 | 46.6% |
| Female | 109,008 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 153,003 | 73.5% |
| Hispanic | 16,350 | 7.9% |
| Black | 6,292 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 2,324 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 113,066
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 87,456 | 57.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,466 | 33.4% |
| Black | 2,067 | 32.9% |
| Asian | 1,038 | 44.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 53,379 | 55.0% |
| Female | 59,007 | 54.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 59,103 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 63,587 (28.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 136,548
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $230,553
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,151
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.