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Lucas, OH


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Lucas, Ohio

Lucas, Ohio, in Richland county, is 48 miles S of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 59 miles NE of Columbus, Ohio. The village is conveniently located inside the Mansfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 620 people in Lucas.

The People and Families of Lucas

In Lucas, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lucas had a median family income of $42,917.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($323) in Lucas. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Lucas Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Lucas is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lucas, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lucas Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lucas, OH

Comparing Lucas 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
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men64
Well-Paid Single Women63
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built34
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