Lorain, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lorain, Ohio is 65,207 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $45,799, the median home value is $123,500, and the median age is 39.3.
The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (64,076 → 65,751).
65,207
Population
2762
People / sq mi
$45,799
Median Income
$123,500
Median Home Value
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Lorain covers 23.6 sq mi of land at 2762 people per square mile.
About Lorain, OH
The poverty rate is what most separates Lorain from the typical city: 21.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 65,207 residents, Lorain is a city in Ohio. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Ohio in the country, at #9 by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $45,799, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 21.0%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $123,500, with typical rent around $839.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Lorain: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Lorain city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lorain city had a population of 64,076 in 2010 and 65,751 in 2024, a 2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 65,751 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.19%.
65,751
Population (2024)
64,076
Population (2010)
65,751
Peak (2024)
0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,076 |
| 2011 | 63,940 |
| 2012 | 63,756 |
| 2013 | 63,735 |
| 2014 | 63,773 |
| 2015 | 63,662 |
| 2016 | 63,729 |
| 2017 | 63,774 |
| 2018 | 63,984 |
| 2019 | 63,855 |
| 2020 | 65,232 |
| 2021 | 65,372 |
| 2022 | 65,354 |
| 2023 | 65,413 |
| 2024 | 65,751 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 17.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,799
Median Household Income
$26,583
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$123,500
Median Home Value
$839
Median Rent
55.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.0%
High School+
14.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
78.5%
Public Transit
5.0%
Work From Home
24.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.3%
Foreign Born
83.4%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
19.9%
With Disability
91.2%
Health Insurance
91.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.0% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lorain, Ohio has a population of 65,207 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Lorain, Ohio is $45,799, with 21.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lorain, Ohio is $123,500, with median monthly rent at $839 and a homeownership rate of 55.8%.
The median age in Lorain, Ohio is 39.3 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (64,076 → 65,751).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.