Lucas County, Ohio Income Statistics
Lucas County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Lucas County Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lucas County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,969 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $54,140 | $58,431 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.1% | 11.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.0% | 9.1% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lucas County is about 12% lower than in Ohio. Income has been growing faster in Lucas County (4.8%/yr) than in Ohio (4.4%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Lucas County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Ohio average of 11%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lucas County, Ohio grew by 46.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $62,969 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.8% per year.
Lucas County has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has widened from 16% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 22% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Lucas County
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Households by income, 2024
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About 54,340 households (29.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 28.6% of households in Lucas County had an income under $35,000 and 13.7% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Lucas County has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (12.3% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (7.0% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 12,984 | 7.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9,703 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14,784 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14,954 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 22,577 | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 30,886 | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 22,932 | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29,205 | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12,343 | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 12,792 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 183,160 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 31,652 residents (9.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 10.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.7% of Lucas County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 32.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 17.0% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Lucas County has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (14.2% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (9.1% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 37,287 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 42,392 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 28,845 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 40,945 | 11.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 37,692 | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 49,200 | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 52,091 | 15.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 27,344 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 31,652 | 9.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 347,449 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lucas County
| Metric | Lucas County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.533 | 0.532 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $63,998 | $67,200 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,640 | $54,076 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 20.9% | 19.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lucas County, it is 0.533, about the same as Ohio's 0.532, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 26% more than women's income in Lucas County, Ohio. Over a 35-year career, a 26% wage gap accumulates to roughly $467,530 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lucas County, Ohio has narrowed from about 25% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 27% in 2010, and was narrowest at 20% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,640 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lucas County | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.9% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 21 | 22 |
Approximately 13,531 people are unemployed in Lucas County, Ohio.
The average commute time in Lucas County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lucas County, Ohio has fallen from 13.1% to 6.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.8% in 2013.
Lucas County has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. The gap has narrowed from 4.4 points in 2011 to 1.1 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
Lucas County, OH Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Lucas County, OH is the largest of the 6 counties compared here, 427,836 residents against a local median of 98,415. Lucas County, OH's unemployment, at 6.3%, runs 40% above the 4.5% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Income growth tells the same story from another angle: 4.8%/yr against a local median of 3.9%/yr, 22% above it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: income growth runs ahead of the neighbourhood while unemployment runs behind it, so Lucas County, OH is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The counties themselves spread 2.0% on unemployment, so Lucas County, OH sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lucas County, OH has the 6th lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas County, OH | 427,836 | $62,969 #5/6 | 4.8%/yr #1/6 | 6.3% #6/6 | 0.533 #5/6 |
| Monroe County, MI | 155,488 | $77,773 | 3.9%/yr | 5.1% | 0.524 |
| Wood County, OH | 132,059 | $74,345 | 3.4%/yr | 4.5% | 0.543 |
| Ottawa County, OH | 39,994 | $76,272 | 4.3%/yr | 3.1% | 0.497 |
| Sandusky County, OH | 58,778 | $62,362 | 3.1%/yr | 4.3% | 0.510 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 98,415 | $70,175 | 4.5%/yr | 4.7% | 0.518 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lucas County, Ohio has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lucas County, Ohio.
How Rich Is Lucas County, Ohio?
Lucas County has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $62,969, about 12% lower than the Ohio average of $71,509.
How has median household income changed in Lucas County, Ohio?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lucas County, Ohio rose 47%, from $42,924 to $62,969. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Ohio as a whole: +47% against +51%.
What was the median household income in Lucas County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lucas County, Ohio was $60,118, up 5% from $57,309 in 2022. The Ohio median that year was $69,792.
What was the median household income in Lucas County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lucas County, Ohio was $49,945. By 2024 it had risen 26% to $62,969.
Is unemployment high in Lucas County, Ohio?
Unemployment in Lucas County, Ohio is 6.3%, well above the Ohio rate of 4.8%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lucas County, Ohio?
The Gini coefficient in Lucas County is 0.533. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lucas County, Ohio?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lucas County, Ohio has narrowed from about 25% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 27% in 2010, and was narrowest at 20% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,640 since 2009.
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