Lucas, Ohio
Lucas: Village in Richland County, Ohio
About
Lucas is a village located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 615 and a population density of 345 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 585 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lucas
| Population : | 585 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Richland County |
| Different from : | Lucas County |
| Postal code : | 44843 |
| Area : | 1.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,093 feet / 333 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:39:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 328 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lucas is located at 40°42'18"N 82°25'6"W (40.7050600, -82.4182200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lucas decreased by 5.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 615 | - | census |
| 2011 | 608 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 604 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 603 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 601 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 597 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 596 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 592 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 593 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 592 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 585 | -1.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,600 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,917 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,483 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,911 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 97.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 307 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
Lucas zip code is 44843.
County name: Richland, County
fips: 39139
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $83,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,238 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $570 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $741 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,426 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,458 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 116,832 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 169,902 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,856 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,722 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,163 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 467 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 183 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 220 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 405 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 380 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,900.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.11 |
Schools in Lucas
College & universities near Lucas, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375407 | Madison Adult Career Center | Mansfield (OH) | 44905 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lucas, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Lucas , Texas city in Collin County, Texas, United States with a population of 8,819 people.
- Lucas , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 481 people.
- Lucas , Kansas city in Russell County, Kansas with a population of 390 people.
- Lucas , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 207 people.
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | 46,125 | The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio. |
| Shelby | 9,066 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Ontario | 6,102 | City in Ohio, USA |
| Lexington | 5,328 | Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States |
| Bellville | 1,935 | Town in Ohio |
| Bethlehem | 1,110 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States |
| Butler | 897 | Village in Ohio, United States |
