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Loraine

Texas · 504 residents · 1.039 sq mi
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Loraine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $54,300. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−23%since 2000
from 656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4105206307408501990201020202024Loraine
2024813
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,750
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,852 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,854
+226%since 2000
from $12,540 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(200)
Black5.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino50%(252)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(40)
Diversity Score75.7%(381)
Diversity Score
76
+9%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loraine, Texas?

Loraine, Texas has about 504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loraine, Texas?

The typical household in Loraine, Texas earns about $49,750 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Loraine, Texas?

About 10.8% 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 23.1% 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 243 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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