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Lorraine

Kansas · 137 residents · 0.253 sq mi
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Lorraine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,300. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
+1%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.3
−22%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031301561822091990201020202024Lorraine
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,453
+51%since 2000
from $13,576 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+100%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(104)
Black2.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(15)
Asian2.2%(3)
Other7.2%(10)
Diversity Score48.3%(66)
Diversity Score
48
+205%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+43.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorraine, Kansas?

Lorraine, Kansas has about 137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorraine, Kansas?

The typical household in Lorraine, Kansas earns about $41,875 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 $68,300.

How educated are people in Lorraine, Kansas?

About 21.7% 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 3.6% 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 10 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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