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Lorenzo

Texas · 910 residents (2025 est.) · 0.954 sq mi
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Lorenzo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,389. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 538 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $100,800. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
834
−39%since 2000
from 1,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+18%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:910 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7809421K1K1K1990201020202024Lorenzo
2024834
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,389
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,941
+72%since 2000
from $11,606 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+8%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+51%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(532)
Black6.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino54%(741)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(938)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(222)
Black8.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino63.2%(527)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(15)
Diversity Score65.3%(545)
Diversity Score
65
−4%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.7%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 63.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 36.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorenzo, Texas?

Lorenzo, Texas has about 834 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorenzo, Texas?

The typical household in Lorenzo, Texas earns about $46,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorenzo, Texas expensive?

In Lorenzo, Texas, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Lorenzo, Texas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lorenzo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorenzo, Texas?

About 32.9% of people in Lorenzo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorenzo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorenzo, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 374 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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