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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lorena

Texas · 1,158 residents · 3.852 sq mi
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Lorena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,827. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 275 residents. Median home value is $59,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,158
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
301 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lorena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,827
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,891 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,443
−41%vs 2000
vs $19,315 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$59,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$296
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $622 in 2000
US average: $450
77.9%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
22.1% rent
1.9
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,312)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(84)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(262)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(85)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other2.8%(32)
Diversity Score23.6%(273)
24
+29%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lorena, Texas?

Lorena, Texas has about 1,158 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lorena, Texas?

The typical household in Lorena, Texas earns about $31,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorena, Texas expensive?

In Lorena, Texas, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Lorena, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lorena, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorena, Texas?

About 5.6% of people in Lorena, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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