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Lorain city, OH

ZIP 44055 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 44055

44055 has a population of 19,870 with a median age of 38.5 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.6%-16% vs US avg
x
Black
14.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
36.5%+95% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.8%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.2%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
15.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.0%+62% vs US avg
x
High school
41.5%+58% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.6%-72% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.2%-43% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.5%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
31.9%+177% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.9%+166% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.6%+191% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.7%+963% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 44055

Poverty Rate
31.9%+177% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.9%+166% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.6%+191% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.3%+29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
33.7%+188% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.7%+963% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population19,870
Median age38.5
Poverty rate31.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.6%
Hispanic36.5%
Black14.1%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born36.9%