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Lorain County, OH: growth, migration and housing
Lorain County has 323,219 residents, up 3.1% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 6,810 households moved in and 6,250 moved out (+560 net), bringing in a net $60.2M of income. Median household income is $73,347, the median home $223,200 and median rent $966 a month.
In Ohio: 12th of 88 counties for 5-year population growth · 13th of 88 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 29th of 88 counties for median household income · 20th of 88 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lorain County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 2,947 | $223.2M |
| Medina County, OH | 352 | $24.2M |
| Erie County, OH | 319 | $17.3M |
| Summit County, OH | 176 | $10.2M |
| Franklin County, OH | 160 | $9.2M |
| Huron County, OH | 142 | $6.2M |
| Lake County, OH | 108 | $6.8M |
| Ashland County, OH | 69 | $2.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lorain County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County, OH | 2,213 | $135.2M |
| Medina County, OH | 322 | $21.5M |
| Erie County, OH | 287 | $16.3M |
| Franklin County, OH | 206 | $9.4M |
| Summit County, OH | 170 | $10.3M |
| Huron County, OH | 145 | $6.8M |
| Ashland County, OH | 78 | $3.4M |
| Lake County, OH | 70 | $4.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.