Census tract · Lorain County
Census Tract 709.01, Lorain County, Ohio
Census Tract 709.01, GEOID 39093070901, in Lorain County, Ohio, mostly within Elyria (86% of its census blocks). 2,171 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±541); the 2020 Census counted 1,874.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,171
±541 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,874
Median household income
$27,604
±$13,676 (90% margin)
Lorain County: $73,347
Median home value
$106,600
±$56,965 (90% margin)
Lorain County: $223,200
Median gross rent
$834
±$140 (90% margin)
Lorain County: $966
Where is Census Tract 709.01?
Census Tract 709.01 is one of 80 census tracts in Lorain County, Ohio. It covers 3.00 square miles of land, 624 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39093070901, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Elyria | 86% |
| Elyria Township | 8% |
| Carlisle Township | 6% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 709.01: Tract 704 ($59,049), Tract 705 ($41,700), Tract 709.02 ($51,399), Tract 714 ($39,500), Tract 715 ($57,500) and Tract 976 ($29,625). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 709.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 709.01's population at 2,171 (±541) in 679 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,874 residents and 797 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 709.01 | Elyria |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,171 ±541 | 53,035 |
| Households | 679 ±115 | 22,899 |
| Average household size | 3.14 ±0.56 | 2.28 |
| Housing units | 822 ±114 | 25,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 709.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 709.01 is 24.8 years old; 42.3% are under 18 and 5.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.1%.
| Measure | Tract 709.01 | Elyria |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.8 ±6.5 | 39.4 |
| Under 18 years | 42.3% ±6.9 pts | 21.9% |
| 65 years and over | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.1% ±16.8 pts | 10.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.1% ±10.4 pts | 67.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.7% ±6.6 pts | 12.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 19.1% ±7.4 pts | 7.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.8% ±7.1 pts | 6.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4% ±6.2 pts | 6.2% |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±7.5 pts | 16.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 6.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 64.6% ±12.6 pts | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 17.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 6.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±7.6 pts | 89.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 709.01 earn?
Half of the 679 households in Census Tract 709.01 earn less than $27,604 a year (±$13,676), against $73,347 across Lorain County: 78th highest of the county's 79 tracts with a reliable estimate. 46.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 709.01 | Elyria |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,604 ±$13,676 | $54,945 |
| Mean household income | $29,196 ±$6,343 | $72,232 |
| Per capita income | $10,163 ±$2,065 | $32,302 |
| People below the poverty line | 46.7% ±14.7 pts | 16.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 58.4% ±21.1 pts | 26.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 50.1% ±11.0 pts | 15.4% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±2.6 pts | 93.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±6.4 pts | 87.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 709.01?
Owners occupy 17.4% of Census Tract 709.01's occupied homes and renters 82.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,600 by its owner (±$56,965). The median renter pays $834 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 709.01 | Elyria |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,600 ±$56,965 | $156,100 |
| Median gross rent | $834 ±$140 | $906 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8% ±14.3 pts | 36.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $986 ±$227 | $1,234 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 17.4% ±8.1 pts | 60.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 82.6% ±8.1 pts | 40.0% |
| Housing units | 822 ±114 | 25,182 |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.1% ±11.5 pts | 63.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 5.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 1.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±3.9 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.0% ±9.9 pts | 19.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.2% ±10.1 pts | 8.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 709.01 get to work?
76.4% of Census Tract 709.01's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 24.7%.
| Measure | Tract 709.01 | Elyria |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.1% ±9.5 pts | 61.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 24.7% ±15.6 pts | 5.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4% ±11.1 pts | 80.5% |
| Carpooled | 15.7% ±9.8 pts | 11.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 5.9% ±4.9 pts | 1.4% |
| Worked from home | 2.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min ±5.7 | 22.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 709.01 compare with the other tracts in Lorain County?
Among Lorain County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 709.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Lorain County | In Elyria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 73rd of 79 | 16th of 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 79 | 16th of 18 |
| Median household income | 78th of 79 | 18th of 18 |
| Per capita income | 79th of 79 | 18th of 18 |
| Median home value | 69th of 79 | 14th of 18 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 73 | 15th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 56 | 1st of 16 |
| Median age | 78th of 79 | 18th of 18 |
| Owner-occupied share | 79th of 79 | 18th of 18 |
The tracts next to it on Lorain County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 975 | 75th | $34,487±$9,854 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 976 | 76th | $29,625±$11,174 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 224 | 77th | $29,445±$11,829 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 709.01 | 78th | $27,604±$13,676 |
| Tract 973 | 79th | $19,565±$5,583 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 709.01?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 709.01 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections