Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 232,294 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 12th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 230,010 and has seen a growth of 0.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 42.5 years
There are 187,416 adults, (50,308 of whom are seniors) in Lake County.
Female: 117,936 (50.8%)
Male: 114,280 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Lake County includes 85.45% White, 4.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198,440 | 85.45% |
| Two or more races | 13,690 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 11,492 | 4.95% |
| Other race | 4,748 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 3,443 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 302 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.04% |
Lake County's average per capita income is $54,506. Household income levels show a median of $80,925. The poverty rate stands at 8.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,362 | $143,030 |
| Families | $104,555 | $126,101 |
| Households | $80,925 | $102,598 |
| Non Families | $47,697 | $61,926 |
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