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Lorena

Texas · 1,691 residents · 3.852 sq mi
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Lorena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,596. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value is $116,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
1,691
+18%since 2000
from 1,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
−4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lorena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,596
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,891 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,725
+23%since 2000
from $19,315 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,483)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(167)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other2.3%(38)
Diversity Score30.8%(520)
Diversity Score
31
+68%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorena, Texas?

Lorena, Texas has about 1,691 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorena, Texas?

The typical household in Lorena, Texas earns about $62,596 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 $116,100, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in Lorena, Texas?

About 28.8% 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 4.2% 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 533 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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