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Loraine

Illinois · 300 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 $49,258. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
−17%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+17%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2462903343784221990201020202024Loraine
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,258
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,935
+32%since 2000
from $17,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+76%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(274)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score6.5%(19)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loraine, Illinois?

Loraine, Illinois has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loraine, Illinois?

The typical household in Loraine, Illinois earns about $49,258 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 $80,200, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Loraine, Illinois?

About 11.6% 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 11.7% 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 18 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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