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City profile · Small City

Elyria, Ohio

Reviewed Oct 13, 2026

Who leads Elyria, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader
Kevin A. Brubaker
Role
Mayor
Form of government
Mayor
Population
55,953
Census Bureau estimate
Last verified
Oct 13, 2026
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Last checked
Oct 13, 2026
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Record history

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Leaders on record

  1. Kevin A. Brubaker Current
    Mayor · added Jul 6, 2026 · verified Oct 13, 2026
  2. Frank Whitfield Former
    Mayor · added May 4, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population
55,953
Median household income
$49,569
Median age
40.2
Land area
20.56 sq mi
Population density
2,721.4 per sq mi
County
Lorain County
Metro area
Cleveland, OH

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget
~$196M
Official website
ci.elyria.oh.us ↗

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