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Lorraine

New York · 174 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Lorraine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,250. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,400. The poverty rate of 42.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−8%vs 2011
vs 190 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
355 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 388 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−4%vs 2011
vs 43.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4586127169210201020202024Lorraine
2024107
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,813 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$16,269
−20%vs 2011
vs $20,219 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.8%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+16%vs 2011
vs 0.409 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−47.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.5% in 2011
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.3%
+13.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+27%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.6%(41)
Diversity Score42.3%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(169)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other18.6%(32)
Diversity Score38.1%(66)
Diversity Score
38
−10%vs 2011
vs 42 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 32.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
54.9%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorraine, New York?

Lorraine, New York has about 174 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorraine, New York?

The typical household in Lorraine, New York earns about $30,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorraine, New York expensive?

In Lorraine, New York, the median home is worth about $67,400.

How educated are people in Lorraine, New York?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lorraine, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorraine, New York?

About 42.8% of people in Lorraine, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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