Painesville, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Painesville, Ohio is 20,453 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $50,455, the median home value is $151,400, and the median age is 34.7.
The population has grown 5.8% since 2010 (19,529 → 20,660).
20,453
Population
2997
People / sq mi
$50,455
Median Income
$151,400
Median Home Value
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Painesville covers 6.8 sq mi of land at 2997 people per square mile.
About Painesville, OH
The poverty rate is what most separates Painesville from the typical city: 18.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 20,453 residents, Painesville is a city in Ohio.
The typical household earns $50,455, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 18.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $151,400, with typical rent around $957.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 21.3%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Painesville: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Painesville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Painesville city had a population of 19,529 in 2010 and 20,660 in 2024, a 5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,660 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.41%.
20,660
Population (2024)
19,529
Population (2010)
20,660
Peak (2024)
0.41%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,529 |
| 2011 | 19,592 |
| 2012 | 19,540 |
| 2013 | 19,901 |
| 2014 | 19,874 |
| 2015 | 19,839 |
| 2016 | 19,789 |
| 2017 | 19,819 |
| 2018 | 19,853 |
| 2019 | 19,886 |
| 2020 | 20,290 |
| 2021 | 20,551 |
| 2022 | 20,639 |
| 2023 | 20,634 |
| 2024 | 20,660 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,455
Median Household Income
$26,924
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$151,400
Median Home Value
$957
Median Rent
48.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
82.8%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
72.0%
Public Transit
8.9%
Work From Home
20.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.8%
Foreign Born
77.5%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
14.5%
With Disability
89.2%
Health Insurance
91.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 21.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.1% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Information | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.0% |
| Public Administration | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Painesville, Ohio has a population of 20,453 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Painesville, Ohio is $50,455, with 18.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Painesville, Ohio is $151,400, with median monthly rent at $957 and a homeownership rate of 48.6%.
The median age in Painesville, Ohio is 34.7 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The population has grown 5.8% since 2010 (19,529 → 20,660).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.