Lorain, Ohio
Lorain: The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
About
Lorain is a city located in the county of Lorain in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 64,097 and a population density of 1,025 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 63,872 inhabitants.
The city was created 219 years ago in 1806.
Quick Facts about Lorain
| Population | 63,872 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Lorain County |
| Postal code | 44052–44055 |
| Phone Area Codes | 440 |
| Area | 62.54 km2 |
| Official name | Lorain |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4528,-82.1824 |
| Altitude | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1807 (219 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 20:37:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,021 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lorain is located at 41°27'10"N 82°10'57"W (41.4528200, -82.1823700).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lorain decreased by 0.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,097 | - | census |
| 2011 | 63,940 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,756 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,735 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,773 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,662 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,729 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,774 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,984 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 63,855 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63,872 | 0.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,419 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,167 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,172 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,153 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 67.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 29.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 919 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,019 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,019 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $89,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,083 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $345 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $634 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 28 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,045 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,658 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 33,706 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,280 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,158 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,928 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 132 |
| 2019 total employment : | 800 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 25,528 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 583 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 824 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 416 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 329 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 664 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 78 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 696 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 21.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 470.71 |
Best Things to Do in Lorain
1Lakeview Park
1800 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052, United States View details
Phone: +14404585121 | Website available
2Black River Reservation Days Dam
2720 E 31st St, Lorain, OH 44055, United States View details
Phone: +14404585121 | Website available
3Oakwood Park
2047 E 36th St, Lorain, OH 44055, United States View details
Phone: +14402042550 | Website available
4Pawlak Park
W 14th St, Lorain, OH 44052, United States View details
Phone: +14402042550 | Website available
5Lakeside Landing
401 Lakeside Ave, Lorain, OH 44052, United States View details
Where to Eat in Lorain
1McDonald's
3221 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44052, United States View details
Phone: +14409605353 | Website available
2Applebee's Grill + Bar
4320 N Leavitt Rd, Lorain, OH 44053, United States View details
Phone: +14402824442 | Website available
3Little Caesars Pizza
3004 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44055, United States View details
Phone: +14402443332 | Website available
4Burger King
2210 Fairless Dr, Lorain, OH 44055, United States View details
Phone: +14402776060 | Website available
5Burger King
1900 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Lorain, OH 44053, United States View details
Phone: +14402824060 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lorain
1Lorain City Council
200 W Erie Ave # 103, Lorain, OH 44052 View details
Phone: +14402042050 | Website available
People born in Lorain (71)
People born in Lorain, including Afro-writer Toni Morrison, US Navy Admiral , Chief of Naval Operations Ernest King, actress Dimitra Arliss, .
More notable people
- Robert F. Overmyer (American test pilot and astronaut) he was born in 14/07/1936
- Brian Massumi (Canadian philosopher) he was born in 08/05/1956
- Chad Muska (American skateboarder and disc jockey) he was born in 20/05/1977
- Lofton Russell Henderson (recipient of the Navy Cross) he was born in 24/05/1903
- Matthew Yuricich (American special effects artist) he was born in 19/01/1923
- Ralph Flanagan (American big band leader) he was born in 07/04/1914
- Richard Yuricich (three time Academy Award nominated special effects artist) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Gerald Freedman (American theater director) he was born in 25/06/1927
- Alex Daniels (American football player) he was born in 27/11/1986
- Ellen Hanley (musical theater performer) she was born in 15/05/1926
- Albie Reisz (American football player (1917-1985)) he was born in 29/11/1917
- Arthur Wilkowski (American politician) he was born in 29/12/1928
- Charles J. Berry (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/07/1923
- Charles Sterling Bunnell (American businessman) he was born in 04/12/1901
- Ed DeChant (American politician) he was born in 30/09/1888
- Eli Hodkey (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 03/11/1917
- George Croghan Reid (Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 09/12/1876
- Helen Steiner Rice (American poet) she was born in 19/05/1900
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lorain, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204431 | Northern Institute of Cosmetology | Lorain (OH) | 44052-1803 |
| 203720 | Ohio Business College-Sheffield | Sheffield Village (OH) | 44035-0701 |
| 203748 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria (OH) | 44035-1691 |
| 488952 | Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria | Elyria (OH) | 44035-2885 |
| 204501 | Oberlin College | Oberlin (OH) | 44074 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lorain, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| TOL | Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza | 415 Emerald Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lorain.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain Post Office | Lorain (OH) | 44052 |
| Lorain Colorado Av Post Office | Lorain (OH) | 44052 |
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (OH) | 44001 |
| Avon Lak Post Office | Avon Lake (OH) | 44012 |
| Elyria Post Office | Elyria (OH) | 44035 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Lorain, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 680 people.
Other cities in Lorain County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lorain County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Ridgeville | 35,104 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Avon Lake | 24,808 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Avon | 23,745 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Avon Center | 15,724 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Amherst | 12,387 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Vermilion-on-the-Lake | 11,006 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sheffield Lake | 8,952 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Oberlin | 8,132 | City in Ohio |
| Brownhelm | 7,802 | Township in Lorain County, Ohio |
| Huntington | 6,223 | Township in Lorain County, Ohio |
| Wellington | 4,948 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Vermilion | 4,745 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,631 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Elyria | 3,173 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Grafton | 2,866 | Village in Ohio |
| Lagrange | 2,573 | Village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lorain distances to largest Ohio cities