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Lorane

Pennsylvania · 4,290 residents · 1.779 sq mi
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Lorane is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,906. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,000. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,290
+43%since 2000
from 2,994 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.7
+15%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Lorane
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(202)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(217)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(203)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(255)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(216)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(543)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(462)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(564)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(650)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.9%(596)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(287)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(95)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,906
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,261
+54%since 2000
from $22,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,513
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lorane on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,860)
Black1.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(40)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(3,525)
Black3.1%(135)
Hispanic / Latino8%(345)
Asian2.7%(117)
Other8%(345)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard1.1%(49)
Cuban1%(47)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.6%(28)
Chinese0.2%(8)
Ancestry
German43.7%(1,990)
Irish18.5%(843)
English15.4%(702)
Italian6.7%(303)
Polish5.5%(252)
American5.2%(237)
Welsh2.2%(99)
Belgian1.7%(76)
French1.3%(61)
Dutch1.1%(52)
Norwegian1%(45)
Slovak0.9%(43)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.9%(39)
Swiss0.7%(32)
Scottish0.7%(30)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(26)
Ukrainian0.5%(21)
British0.3%(15)
Czech0.3%(15)
Portuguese0.3%(15)
Swedish0.2%(10)
Canadian0.1%(6)
Lithuanian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.5%(679)
Married54.2%(1,098)
Widowed4.6%(93)
Divorced7.7%(157)
Women 15+
Never married27.4%(512)
Married53.2%(995)
Widowed8%(149)
Divorced11.4%(213)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorane, Pennsylvania?

Lorane, Pennsylvania has about 4,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorane, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lorane, Pennsylvania earns about $83,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorane, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lorane, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $204,000, and the typical rent is about $1,513 a month.

How educated are people in Lorane, Pennsylvania?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lorane, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorane, Pennsylvania?

About 3.2% of people in Lorane, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorane, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorane, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,561 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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