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Lucas, OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio.

Population

593

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

876

ZIP codes

0

Lucas and its ZIP codes

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Lucas at a glance

  • Lucas is about 3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,333, 20% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,300 (34% below Ohio) and median rent is $780 a month.

Local data for Lucas, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lucas, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,333

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$142,300

Median rent

$780/mo

Homeownership

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

9.9%

Median age

36.3

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (128), Irish Americans (59), Italian Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Lucas.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,857

48,532 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,010

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$799M

FY 2026, $6,398 per person

Richland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lucas, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.6%
  • Carpooled12.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lucas, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

570

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

87

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 19°F

42.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lucas, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

10.7%

U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Lucas

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lincoln HeightsCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.5
MifflinVillage5.7 mi0.2
PerrysvilleVillage6.3 mi0.8
BellvilleVillage6.7 mi2.9
MansfieldCity7.1 mi30.9
ButlerVillage7.9 mi1.3
LexingtonVillage8.7 mi4.1
RoselandCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.7
HayesvilleVillage9.9 mi0.7
OntarioCity11 mi11.1
LoudonvilleVillage11 mi2.7
AshlandCity13 mi11.4
JeromesvilleVillage14 mi0.3
NankinCensus-designated place16 mi1.5
FredericktownVillage17 mi2
Bailey LakesVillage17 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lucas, OH in?
Lucas is in Richland County, Ohio.
What is the population of Lucas, OH?
About 593 people live in Lucas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lucas?
Nearby places include Lincoln Heights (5.3 mi), Mifflin (5.7 mi), Perrysville (6.3 mi), Bellville (6.7 mi), Mansfield (7.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023