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Lorraine

Kansas · 138 residents · 0.253 sq mi
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Lorraine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $22,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
+1%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031301561822091990201020202024Lorraine
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,841
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,627
+37%since 2000
from $13,576 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,100
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−37%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(126)
Black2.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.6%(35)
Diversity Score
26
+62%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+136%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
45.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorraine, Kansas?

Lorraine, Kansas has about 138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorraine, Kansas?

The typical household in Lorraine, Kansas earns about $42,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorraine, Kansas expensive?

In Lorraine, Kansas, the median home is worth about $22,100.

How educated are people in Lorraine, Kansas?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lorraine, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorraine, Kansas?

About 13.2% of people in Lorraine, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorraine, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorraine, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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