Lorain Population 2026

Lorain has a population of 63,647, making it the #627 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 138× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lorain (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

63,647

Rank in United States

#627

Coordinates

41.45°N, 82.18°W

~186 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

521 km

324 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

City	Population	Rank in United States
Columbus	913,175	#14
Cleveland	365,379	#52
Cincinnati	311,097	#62
Toledo	265,638	#77
Akron	197,542	#127
Dayton	135,512	#207
Parma	79,937	#458
Canton	71,885	#530

Cities near Lorain

Elyria53,775 people · ~11 km away
Avon22,544 people · ~12 km away
Avon Lake23,453 people · ~14 km away
North Ridgeville32,483 people · ~15 km away
Lakewood50,656 people · ~32 km away
Brunswick34,689 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lorain?

Lorain has a population of 63,647 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #627 biggest city in United States.

What state is Lorain in?

Lorain is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Lorain the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 521 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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