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Lorton

Nebraska · 38 residents (2025 est.) · 0.043 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,800. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
+85%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,674 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
+9%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
15304662772000201020202024Lorton
202472
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,949
+211%since 2000
from $14,468 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+61%since 2010
from 0.289 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.5%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(5)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.9%
+34.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
66.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−53.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorton, Nebraska?

Lorton, Nebraska has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lorton, Nebraska expensive?

In Lorton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $57,800.

How educated are people in Lorton, Nebraska?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lorton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorton, Nebraska?

About 20.8% of people in Lorton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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