Elyria, OH Demographics

A map of Elyria's Population by Race

Elyria, Ohio had a population of 52,656 in 2020. It was 69.6% White, 14.0% Black, 0.8% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elyria, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Elyria is the 14th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Elyria's White Population

36,639 residents of Elyria identify as White, or 69.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Elyria slightly less than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Elyria is ranked #1171 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elyria is more White than neighboring Lorain (49.4% White). Elyria is less White than neighboring Sheffield (83.7% White), North Ridgeville (87.8% White), Sheffield Lake (84.3% White), and Avon (85.1% White).

Elyria's Black Population

7,370 residents of Elyria identify as Black, or 14.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elyria roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Elyria is ranked #90 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elyria is more Black than neighboring Sheffield (3.5% Black), North Ridgeville (1.8% Black), Sheffield Lake (1.9% Black), and Avon (2.5% Black). Elyria is less Black than neighboring Lorain (15.2% Black).

Elyria's Asian Population

407 residents of Elyria identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elyria roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Elyria is ranked #348 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elyria is more Asian than neighboring Lorain (0.5% Asian). Elyria is less Asian than neighboring Sheffield (2.9% Asian), North Ridgeville (1.6% Asian), Sheffield Lake (0.9% Asian), and Avon (4% Asian).

Elyria's Hispanic Population

4,403 residents of Elyria identify as Hispanic, or 8.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elyria roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Elyria is ranked #75 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elyria is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheffield (5.8% Hispanic), North Ridgeville (4.6% Hispanic), Sheffield Lake (7.4% Hispanic), and Avon (4.8% Hispanic). Elyria is less Hispanic than neighboring Lorain (29.2% Hispanic).

Elyria's Native American/Other Population

338 residents of Elyria identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elyria roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Elyria is ranked #345 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elyria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheffield (0.5% Native American/Other), North Ridgeville (0.4% Native American/Other), Lorain (0.5% Native American/Other), Sheffield Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), and Avon (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elyria's Multiracial Population

3,499 residents of Elyria identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elyria roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Elyria is ranked #70 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elyria is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheffield (3.7% Multiracial), North Ridgeville (3.8% Multiracial), Lorain (5.1% Multiracial), Sheffield Lake (4.9% Multiracial), and Avon (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.