Lorain County, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lorain County increased by 32,801. In this period, the peak population was 317,910 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 285,109 | - | - |
| 2001 | 285,903 | 794 | 0.28% |
| 2002 | 287,610 | 1,707 | 0.60% |
| 2003 | 290,769 | 3,159 | 1.10% |
| 2004 | 292,267 | 1,498 | 0.52% |
| 2005 | 295,017 | 2,750 | 0.94% |
| 2006 | 297,371 | 2,354 | 0.80% |
| 2007 | 298,710 | 1,339 | 0.45% |
| 2008 | 299,843 | 1,133 | 0.38% |
| 2009 | 300,897 | 1,054 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 301,479 | 582 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 301,899 | 420 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 301,757 | -142 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 303,159 | 1,402 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 304,551 | 1,392 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 305,533 | 982 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 306,676 | 1,143 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 307,498 | 822 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 309,222 | 1,724 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 310,100 | 878 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 313,498 | 3,398 | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 314,216 | 718 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 316,031 | 1,815 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 317,910 | 1,879 | 0.59% |
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Lorain County, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lorain County's population increased by 16,370 (5.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Lorain County's population increased by 12,019 (3.99%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Lorain County's population increased by 4,412 (1.41%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lorain County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 317,910.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lorain County's population peaked in year 2023 at 317,910.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lorain County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 285,109.
Lorain County, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lorain County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lorain County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population grew 11.50% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lorain County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Lorain County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,398 people (a 1.10% year-on-year increase)..
From 2011 to 2012 Lorain County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 142 people (a 0.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lorain County, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lorain County's population increased by 3,694 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,815 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,879 (0.59%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lorain County, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lorain County increased by 14,751 (4.87%). The population was highest at 317,910 in the year 2023 and lowest at 304,551 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)