Lake County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Ohio

The population of Lake County, Ohio is 232,101 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $77,952, the median home value is $199,900, and the median age is 44.0.

The population of Lake County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (230,010 → 232,360), a +0.07% annualized rate.

Lake County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

232,101

Population

+0.07%

Annual growth

1012

People / sq mi

$77,952

Median Income

$199,900

Median Home Value

Lake County covers 229 sq mi of land at 1011.8 people per square mile.

About Lake County, OH

Lake County is a county in Ohio with a population of 232,101. It ranks #11 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 44.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Lake County is $77,952, near the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $199,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,073. The homeownership rate of 75.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lake County reflects 30.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.3 minutes each way.

Lake County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lake County had a population of 230,010 in 2010 and 232,360 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 232,527 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.07%.

232,360

Population (2024)

230,010

Population (2010)

232,527

Peak (2020)

0.07%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	230,010	-	-	estimate
2011	229,991	-19	-0.01%	estimate
2012	229,572	-419	-0.18%	estimate
2013	230,085	+513	+0.22%	estimate
2014	229,865	-220	-0.10%	estimate
2015	229,843	-22	-0.01%	estimate
2016	229,499	-344	-0.15%	estimate
2017	230,114	+615	+0.27%	estimate
2018	229,856	-258	-0.11%	estimate
2019	229,739	-117	-0.05%	estimate
2020	232,527	+2,788	+1.21%	estimate
2021	232,261	-266	-0.11%	estimate
2022	231,968	-293	-0.13%	estimate
2023	231,964	-4	-0.00%	estimate
2024	232,360	+396	+0.17%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	86.9%
Black or African American	4.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.0

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

21.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

12.0%

35–44

11.8%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

12.5%

75–84

5.9%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 15.8% · Seniors (65+): 21.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,952+$8,272 vs state
Mean household income	$98,936
Per-capita income	$43,197
Poverty rate	5.2%-4.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	62.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.7%

Manufacturing

20.0%

Finance & real estate

9.5%

Information

8.5%

Education & health care

7.4%

Construction

5.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Retail trade

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Lake County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

77.9%

Public transit

12.2%

Work from home

23.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$199,900+$700 vs state

Median home value

$1,073

Median rent

75.1%

Homeownership rate

105,877

Total housing units

94.8%

Occupied

5.2%

Vacant

24.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.1%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

14.8%

Foreign-born

7.1%

Veterans (18+)

14.0%

With a disability

92.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.9%

High School+

30.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake County, Ohio has a population of 232,101 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 1012 people per square mile.

The population of Lake County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (230,010 → 232,360), a +0.07% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lake County, Ohio is $77,952, with mean (average) household income of $98,936 and per-capita income of $43,197. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lake County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.9%), Black or African American (4.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lake County, Ohio is 44.0 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Lake County is $199,900 and median monthly rent is $1,073. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 105,877 total housing units, 5.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lake County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Lake County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.