Elyria, OH Demographics

A map of Elyria's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	35,979	36,639	67.8%	69.6%
Black	6,451	7,370	12.2%	14.0%
Hispanic	5,557	4,403	10.5%	8.4%
Multiracial	4,048	3,499	7.6%	6.6%
Asian	719	407	1.4%	0.8%
Native American/Other	281	338	0.5%	0.6%

Elyria, Ohio has an estimated population of 53,035, a less than 1% change from the 52,656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 12.2% Black, 10.5% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elyria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elyria has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elyria, that probability was 48.5% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elyria is ranked the 14th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. 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 was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elyria's White Population

35,979 residents of Elyria, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elyria is lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Elyria ranks 1172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elyria's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Elyria's population has decreased from 69.6% to 67.8%.

Elyria is more White than neighboring Lorain (49.1% White). Elyria is less White than neighboring Sheffield (85.4% White), North Ridgeville (87.1% White), Sheffield Lake (84.1% White), and Avon (85.7% White).

Elyria's Black Population

6,451 residents of Elyria, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elyria is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Elyria ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elyria's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Elyria's population has decreased from 14.0% to 12.2%.

Elyria is more Black than neighboring Sheffield (4.8% Black), North Ridgeville (2.6% Black), Sheffield Lake (1.7% Black), and Avon (3.2% Black). Elyria is less Black than neighboring Lorain (16.5% Black).

Elyria's Asian Population

719 residents of Elyria, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elyria is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Elyria ranks 377th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elyria's Asian population has grown by an estimated 76.7%. Asian residents' share of Elyria's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Elyria is more Asian than neighboring Sheffield (1.3% Asian), Lorain (0.4% Asian), and Sheffield Lake (0.4% Asian). Elyria is less Asian than neighboring North Ridgeville (1.5% Asian), and Avon (4.5% Asian).

Elyria's Hispanic Population

5,557 residents of Elyria, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elyria is higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elyria ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elyria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Elyria's population has increased from 8.4% to 10.5%.

Elyria is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheffield (4.5% Hispanic), North Ridgeville (6% Hispanic), Sheffield Lake (10.1% Hispanic), and Avon (4.1% Hispanic). Elyria is less Hispanic than neighboring Lorain (28.3% Hispanic).

Elyria's Native American/Other Population

281 residents of Elyria, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elyria is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elyria ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elyria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elyria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Elyria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheffield (0% Native American/Other), and North Ridgeville (0.2% Native American/Other). Elyria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lorain (0.6% Native American/Other), and Sheffield Lake (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elyria's Multiracial Population

4,048 residents of Elyria, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elyria is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Elyria ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elyria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Elyria's population has increased from 6.6% to 7.6%.

Elyria is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheffield (4.1% Multiracial), North Ridgeville (2.6% Multiracial), Lorain (5.1% Multiracial), Sheffield Lake (3% Multiracial), and Avon (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.