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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lorena

Texas · 1,433 residents · 3.852 sq mi
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Lorena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,891. Population has grown 24% since 1990. Median home value is $80,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,433
+24%since 1990
from 1,158 in 1990
1990 – 2025
372 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 301 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+20%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lorena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,891
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,827 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,315
+69%since 1990
from $11,443 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$622
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
26.6% rent
1.7
−10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(85)
Asian0.9%(10)
Diversity Score23.6%(273)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,312)
Black1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(84)
Asian0.9%(13)
Diversity Score18.3%(262)
18
−22%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−39%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorena, Texas?

Lorena, Texas has about 1,433 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lorena, Texas?

The typical household in Lorena, Texas earns about $47,891 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Lorena, Texas?

About 19.9% 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 5.0% of people in Lorena, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorena, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorena, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 275 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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