Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Loramie, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Loramie, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Loramie, Ohio. The estimated population of Loramie, Ohio is 2,604 people, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look at the total population in Loramie over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,604
+1.88%
+1.80%
2020
2,556
0% -
2019
2,556
+0.35%
-
2018
2,547
-0.43% -
2017
2,558
- -

Population of Loramie, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.4%
98.2%
-9.98%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
0.2%
+850.00%
Asian
0.8%
1%
-20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.4%
+400.00%
Other
6.7%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Loramie, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 +0.52% 30.4 -1.3% 41.7 +0.97%
2020 38.7 -4.21% 30.8 -21.83% 41.3 -2.13%
2019 40.4 +3.06% 39.4 +7.07% 42.2 +2.18%
2018 39.2 -0.25% 36.8 -1.6% 41.3 +2.48%
2017 39.3 - 37.4 - 40.3 -

The median age of Loramie, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 207 +19.24% 160 -6.2% 240 150
10 to 19 205 +29.27% 209 -36.65% 267 140
20 to 29 152 +47.52% 63 +42.84% 229 92
30 to 39 185 -33.35% 141 -24.44% 126 107
40 to 49 198 +5.37% 124 +33.36% 208 169
50 to 59 135 +6.79% 110 +6.15% 140 112
60 to 69 164 +6.03% 156 +23.62% 172 189
70+ 162 -18.28% 187 -23.58% 122 141

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Loramie, Ohio is $88,088.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Loramie.

  • Under 25
    $43,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,472.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,440.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,853.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Loramie, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Loramie, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Loramie, Ohio is currently $99,032.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.99% of households in Loramie are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Loramie against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Loramie is $33,209.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Loramie by the total population of Loramie.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Loramie, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Loramie to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Loramie that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Loramie over the age of 16 is 1,978.

Of those people, a total of 71.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Loramie is 61.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 171 56.10% 12.50%
20 to 24 years 219 96.80% 59.00%
25 to 29 years 102 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 121 79.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 309 92.20% 20.70%
45 to 54 years 285 80.40% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 147 87.80% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 237 80.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 227 18.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 160 22.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Loramie. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,823 70.00% 10.50%
Black or African American 6 100.00% 66.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 19 42.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 116 100.00% 60.30%
Two or more races 14 64.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,820 70.20% 10.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Loramie as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Loramie is 1,208, with median earnings of $44,847.00.

Women in Loramie, Ohio earning approximately 60.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,208 $44,847.00
Male 670 $59,000.00
Female 538 $35,685.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 127 $82,375.00
Business and Financial 109 $63,403.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $67,019.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 60 $23,958.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $48,594.00
Healthcare Support 14 $37,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $61,875.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $4,150.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $75,833.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $3,750.00
Sales 104 $14,722.00
Office and Administrative Support 150 $38,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $8,750.00
Construction and Extraction 51 $39,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $72,813.00
Production 200 $45,952.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $36,505.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 85 $89,375.00 42 $58,167.00
Business and Financial 39 $116,875.00 70 $46,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $66,827.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $50,417.00 51 $23,646.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $108,750.00 27 $47,656.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 10 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $61,875.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $0.00 13 $13,472.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $75,833.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 14 $3,750.00
Sales 23 $57,875.00 81 $14,306.00
Office and Administrative Support 23 $65,250.00 127 $38,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $8,750.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 51 $39,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $72,813.00 0 $0.00
Production 163 $50,625.00 37 $31,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $36,574.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 868 households in Loramie, with an average household size of 3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 723 families in Loramie with an average family size of 3.3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 629 2 92 145
Average Household Size 3.39 2 3.43 1.03
Total Families 629 2 92 0
Average Household Size 3.34 2 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 723 families in Loramie, 8.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Loramie:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 877 housing units in Loramie, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 868 98.97%
Vacant 9 1.03%

15.74% of the total 877 housing units in Loramie are rental units. This is approximately 138 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 702 are occupied by the owner - or 80.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Loramie is $774.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Loramie that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    28
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    20
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Loramie is $196,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Loramie that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    28
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    210
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    113
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    196
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    105
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Loramie. The chart below shows the number of properties in Loramie that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    173
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    120
  • 1960 to 1969
    97
  • 1970 to 1979
    145
  • 1980 to 1989
    55
  • 1990 to 1999
    154
  • 2000 to 2009
    88
  • 2010 to 2013
    12
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Loramie that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    147
  • 2 vehicles available
    359
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    362

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Loramie get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Loramie that commute to work in a particular way.

17.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Loramie.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    183
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    99
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    141
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    112
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    197
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    163
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    177
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    20
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    10
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    30
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Loramie, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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