Lorain County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
317,129
Median Age
42.1
Male Median
40.9
Female Median
43.4
Lorain County, Ohio Population Growth

Lorain County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +5.8%%.
+5.8%% Growth
Lorain County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lorain County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.1 | 317,129 |
| 2023 | 42.1 | 314,588 |
| 2022 | 41.9 | 313,101 |
| 2021 | 41.9 | 311,737 |
| 2020 | 41.9 | 309,134 |
| 2019 | 41.8 | 307,670 |
| 2018 | 41.8 | 306,713 |
| 2017 | 41.5 | 305,405 |
| 2016 | 41.2 | 304,091 |
| 2015 | 41.0 | 303,152 |
| 2014 | 40.7 | 302,465 |
| 2013 | 40.4 | 301,720 |
| 2012 | 40.1 | 301,108 |
| 2011 | 39.9 | 300,491 |
| 2010 | 39.5 | 299,605 |
Lorain County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 16.2% |
| 18–24 | 8.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–54 | 25.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 19.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Lorain County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lorain County, Ohio
The median age in Lorain County, Ohio is 42.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lorain County, Ohio is 317,129.
In Lorain County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lorain County, Ohio is aging.