Lake County Summary

Life in Lake County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lake County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lake County:

  • The population in Lake County is 232,236.

  • The median home value in Lake County is $214,973.

  • The median income in Lake County is $76,835.

  • The median rent in Lake County is $1,027.

  • The unemployment rate in Lake County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lake County is 7.6%.

  • The average high in Lake County is 60.2° and there are 107.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lake County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lake County

Mentor, OH Population 47,302

Willoughby, OH Population 23,823

Painesville, OH Population 20,387

Eastlake, OH Population 17,625

Willowick, OH Population 14,213

Wickliffe, OH Population 12,661

Willoughby Hills, OH Population 9,972

North Madison, OH Population 8,313

Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH Population 7,152

Kirtland, OH Population 6,914

Madison, OH Population 3,417

Fairport Harbor, OH Population 3,100

Perry, OH Population 1,578

North Perry, OH Population 852

Kirtland Hills, OH Population 678

Grand River, OH Population 677

Timberlake, OH Population 655

Waite Hill, OH Population 554

Lakeline, OH Population 198

Map Of Lake County

Lake County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Lake County is 60.2°.

  • There are 75.89 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.8 inches of rain each year with 17.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:28 hours of sun each day in Lake County.

StatLake County
Mean High60.2
Nice Days75.89
Rainfall107.8
Snowfall17.4
Sunny_hours4:28
60.2°
Average High
107.8
Inches of Rain

Lake County Photos

America Remembers
Source: Public Domain
North High Schoolc Eastlakec Oh
Source: Public Domain
Eastlake Post Office
Source: Public Domain
Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light
Source: Public Domain
Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light
Source: Public Domain
Nk Whitney Store
Source: Wikipedia User JonRidinger | CC BY 3.0

Lake County Demographics

Population over time in Lake County

The current population in Lake County is 232,236. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 232,202 1.1%
2021 229,755 -0.1%
2020 229,954 -

Gender in Lake County

  • Lake County is 50.8% female with 117,919 female residents.

  • Lake County is 49.2% male with 114,317 male residents.

Female
50.8% (117,919)
Male
49.2% (114,317)
Gender Lake County OH USA
Female 50.8% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lake County

Lake County is:

  • 86.1% White with 200,013 White residents.

  • 4.5% African American with 10,468 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 181 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 3,253 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 90 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 643 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 6,355 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.8% Hispanic with 11,233 Hispanic residents.

White
86.1% (200,013)
African American
4.5% (10,468)
American Indian
0.1% (181)
Asian
1.4% (3,253)
Hawaiian
0.0% (90)
Other
0.3% (643)
Two Or More
2.7% (6,355)
Hispanic
4.8% (11,233)

Table: Lake County By Race

Race Lake County OH USA
White 86.1% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 4.5% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.8% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Lake County, Ohio

  • 2.8% of households in Lake County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Lake County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Lake County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Lake County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Lake County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Lake County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Lake County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.2% of households in Lake County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Lake County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Lake County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.8% (6,420)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (6,841)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (14,276)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (18,081)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (29,037)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (38,624)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.2% (35,282)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.2% (47,027)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (19,240)
$200,000 or more
7.5% (17,402)
Income Lake County OH USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.2% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.2% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.5% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lake County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lake County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Lake County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lake County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lake County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lake County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lake County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lake County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (2,322)
9-12th Grade
5% (11,611)
High School / GED
32% (74,315)
Some College
22% (51,091)
Associate's Degree
10% (23,223)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (46,447)
Master's Degree
8% (18,578)
Professional Degree
1% (2,322)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,322)
Education Lake County OH USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 32% 32% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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