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Loraine

Texas · 602 residents · 1.039 sq mi
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Loraine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,514. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,800. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
602
−8%since 2000
from 656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4105206307408501990201020202024Loraine
2024813
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,514
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,852 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,523
+24%since 2000
from $12,540 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
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
$23,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.5%
−55.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−7%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(305)
Black5.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino46%(302)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(454)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53%(319)
Black2.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino41.9%(252)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other10.7%(64)
Diversity Score75.2%(453)
Diversity Score
75
+9%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loraine, Texas?

Loraine, Texas has about 602 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loraine, Texas?

The typical household in Loraine, Texas earns about $28,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loraine, Texas expensive?

In Loraine, Texas, the median home is worth about $23,800, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Loraine, Texas?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Loraine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loraine, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in Loraine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loraine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Loraine, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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