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Loraine

Illinois · 313 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Loraine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
−14%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.9
+27%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2462903343784221990201020202024Loraine
2024341
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.5%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.3%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.9%(31)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198%(25)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.8%(12)
US avg: 7%
25 to 348.3%(26)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.4%(42)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416%(50)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.1%(44)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.6%(30)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.2%(13)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1%(3)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,750
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,557
−4%since 2000
from $17,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.9%(54)
Ancestry
German32.9%(99)
Irish13%(39)
American7%(21)
English4.7%(14)
Norwegian2.7%(8)
French2%(6)
Scottish1.3%(4)
Dutch0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married22.1%(32)
Married62.1%(90)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.9%(23)
Women 15+
Never married9.6%(14)
Married68.5%(100)
Widowed13%(19)
Divorced8.9%(13)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loraine, Illinois?

Loraine, Illinois has about 313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loraine, Illinois?

The typical household in Loraine, Illinois earns about $35,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loraine, Illinois expensive?

In Loraine, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Loraine, Illinois?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Loraine, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loraine, Illinois?

About 10.8% of people in Loraine, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loraine, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Loraine, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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