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Lorain, OH


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Lorain, Ohio

Lorain, Ohio, in Lorain county, is 25 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is included in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 68,652 people lived in Lorain.

The People and Families of Lorain

In Lorain, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 30% of Lorain is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

In Lorain, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lorain had a median family income of $39,454.

Political Inclinations

Lorain residents donated more money ($11,450) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Lorain Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Lorain are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Lorain, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lorain strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLorain Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lorain Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lorain, OH

Comparing Lorain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime42

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