Lucas County, OH

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2021 Population

431,212

0.208% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.2

0.262% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.6%

5.72% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,176

6.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$127,900

5.79% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

200,632

0.405% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lucas County, OH had a population of 431k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $53,176. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lucas County, OH grew from 430,319 to 431,212, a 0.208% increase and its median household income grew from $49,946 to $53,176, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lucas County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), White (Hispanic) (3.13%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.96%).

None of the households in Lucas County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Lucas County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lucas County, OH are University of Toledo (4,929 degrees awarded in 2021), Mercy College of Ohio (392 degrees), and Ross College-Sylvania (342 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lucas County, OH was $127,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Lucas County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lucas County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Lucas County, OH borders Lenawee County, MI, Monroe County, MI, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, and Wood County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Lucas County, OH is home to a population of 431k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.75% of Lucas County, OH residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2021, there were 3.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (291k people) in Lucas County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 80.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Lucas County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lucas County, OH was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lucas County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lucas County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
291k ± 596
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
80.7k ± 1.23k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
17.3k ± 1.41k

7.55%

Hispanic Population

32.6k people

7.55% of the people in Lucas County, OH are hispanic (32.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lucas County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

3.75%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

3.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2021, 3.75% of Lucas County, OH residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lucas County, OH was 3.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lucas County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,676 ± 588
Gulf War (2001-)
3,004 ± 401
Gulf War (1990s)
2,737 ± 374

Lucas County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lucas County, OH employs 201k people. The largest industries in Lucas County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (33,940 people), Manufacturing (32,045 people), and Retail Trade (23,276 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($97,321), Utilities ($71,908), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,313).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

201k

2021 Value

± 3,689

0.405%

1 Year growth

± 2.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lucas County, OH grew at a rate of 0.405%, from 200k employees to 201k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lucas County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (22,755 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,410 people), and Production Occupations (18,976 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lucas County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

201k

2021 Value

± 3,689

0.405%

1 Year growth

± 2.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lucas County, OH grew at a rate of 0.405%, from 200k employees to 201k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lucas County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (33,940 people), Manufacturing (32,045 people), and Retail Trade (23,276 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lucas County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Lucas County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,984

Median earning men ± $716

$32,092

Median earning women ± $834

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,842), Manufacturing ($54,076), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,403).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,650), Public Administration ($50,950), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,841).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,841
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,515
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,155
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$6.01M
Manufacturing
$5.75M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.49M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lucas County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.3%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lucas County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lucas County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lucas County, OH awarded 6,853 degrees. The student population of Lucas County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,695 male students and 13,440 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lucas County, OH are White (4,358 and 69.8%), followed by Black or African American (893 and 14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (293 and 4.69%), and Two or More Races (248 and 3.97%).

The largest universities in Lucas County, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Toledo (4,929 and 71.9%), Mercy College of Ohio (392 and 5.72%), and Ross College-Sylvania (342 and 4.99%).

The most popular majors in Lucas County, OH are Registered Nursing (687 and 10%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (296 and 4.32%), and General Business Administration & Management (295 and 4.3%).

The median tuition costs in Lucas County, OH are $20,300 for private four year colleges, and $9,028 and $18,388 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lucas County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 22,135 (39.3% men and 60.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 22,135 students enrolled in Lucas County, OH, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,182 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
465 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
220 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
179 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lucas County, OH was Registered Nursing with 465 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lucas County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Toledo
4,929 degrees awarded
Mercy College of Ohio
392 degrees awarded
Ross College-Sylvania
342 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Toledo with 4,929 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,589 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lucas County, OH, which is 0.607 times less than the 4,264 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,358 degrees mean that there were 4.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 893 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,993) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,390) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lucas County, OH was $127,900 in 2021, which is 0.522 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $120,900 to $127,900, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Lucas County, OH is 61.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lucas County, OH have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lucas County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lucas County, OH is $53,176. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lucas County, OH was Census Tract 76 with a value of $165,938, followed by Census Tract 91.01 and Census Tract 13.01, with respective values of $128,084 and $117,815.

In 2022, 14.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lucas County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.24%.

Housing

Property

$127,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,640

$109,694

Median Property Taxes

±$2,306

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lucas County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lucas County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.2% of the housing units in Lucas County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lucas County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 76
Census Tract 91.01
Census Tract 13.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lucas County, OH was Census Tract 76 with a value of $165,938, followed by Census Tract 91.01 and Census Tract 13.01, with respective values of $128,084 and $117,815.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lucas County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,176

Median Household Income

± $1,075

179k

Number of Households

± 3,370

In 2021, the median household income of the 179k households in Lucas County, OH grew to $53,176 from the previous year's value of $49,946.

The following chart displays the households in Lucas County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lucas County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (8.45%)
Worked At Home (5.31%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Lucas County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.45%) and those who worked at home (5.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lucas County, OH have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Lucas County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lucas County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lucas County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lucas County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lucas County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.24%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lucas County, OH (74.2k out of 421k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lucas County, OH is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 26.6% of the children was living in poverty in Lucas County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 824 in Lucas County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 49.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Lucas County, OH has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lucas County, OH see 1079 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.14% decrease from the previous year (1114 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1343 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,079 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lucas County, OH

Primary care physicians in Lucas County, OH see an average of 1,079 patients per year. This represents a 3.14% decrease from the previous year (1,114 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lucas County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.97%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

22.1%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lucas County, OH grew by 2.06% from 5.85% to 5.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lucas County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.3 in Lucas County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lucas County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in Lucas County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lucas County, OH.

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