Lorain, Ohio - Demographics

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 64,097 people, 26,434 households, and 17,975 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,858.1 people per square mile (1,103.5/km²). There were 28,231 housing units at an average density of 1,175.5 per square mile (453.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.90% White (55.00% non Hispanic white), 17.64% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 8.00% from other races, and 5.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.52% of the population (19.6% Puerto Rican, 4.6% Mexican, 0.2% Dominican).

In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,917, and the median income for a family was $39,454. Males had a median income of $34,120 versus $23,065 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,340. About 14.2% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.