Lorena, TX

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Lorena Overview

1,650
TOTAL POPULATION
797
MALE POPULATION
853
FEMALE POPULATION
93.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,574
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,803
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,982
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
825
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lorena Zip Codes

Lorena Area Codes

Race in Lorena

The most populous races in Lorena are White / Caucasian (1,396 | 84.6%), Hispanic or Latino (395 | 23.9%), and Two or more Races (127 | 7.7%).
Race in Lorena
Race# Population% Population
Asian442.7%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino39523.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,39684.6%
Two or more Races1277.7%
Some other Race835.0%
Total1,650100.0%

Ancestry in Lorena

The most populous ancestries reported in Lorena are German (419 | 25.4%), Mexican (357 | 21.6%), English (223 | 13.5%), Irish (114 | 6.9%), and American (70 | 4.2%), together accounting for 71.7% of all Lorena residents.
Ancestry in Lorena
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alsatian30.2%
American704.2%
Arab30.2%
Bhutanese362.2%
Blackfeet40.2%
British30.2%
Cherokee110.7%
Czech482.9%
Czechoslovakian30.2%
Danish30.2%
English22313.5%
European321.9%
French613.7%
German41925.4%
Hungarian20.1%
Irish1146.9%
Italian362.2%
Korean140.9%
Lebanese30.2%
Mexican35721.6%
Norwegian120.7%
Polish523.2%
Puerto Rican100.6%
Scandinavian100.6%
Scotch-Irish493.0%
Scottish70.4%
Spanish171.0%
Sri Lankan30.2%
Swedish80.5%
Welsh181.1%
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Immigrants in Lorena

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lorena came from Asia (17 | 1.0%), Central America (14 | 0.9%), Latin America (14 | 0.9%), Mexico (14 | 0.9%), and Eastern Asia (11 | 0.7%), together accounting for 4.2% of all Lorena residents.
Immigrants in Lorena
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia171.0%
Central America140.9%
Eastern Asia110.7%
Europe40.2%
Germany40.2%
Japan110.7%
Latin America140.9%
Mexico140.9%
Philippines30.2%
South Eastern Asia60.4%
Vietnam30.2%
Western Europe40.2%
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Sex and Age in Lorena

Sex and Age in Lorena

The most populous age groups in Lorena are 10 to 14 Years (108 | 13.6%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (78 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lorena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (3.8%)51 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years67 (8.4%)74 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Years108 (13.6%)55 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years71 (8.9%)57 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years32 (4.0%)28 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years30 (3.8%)60 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years58 (7.3%)63 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years39 (4.9%)44 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years54 (6.8%)31 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years72 (9.0%)78 (9.1%)
50 to 54 Years30 (3.8%)59 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years53 (6.7%)63 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years57 (7.1%)32 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years29 (3.6%)60 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years28 (3.5%)27 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years9 (1.1%)20 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years22 (2.8%)27 (3.2%)
85 Years and over8 (1.0%)24 (2.8%)
Total797 (100.0%)853 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lorena

Median Family Size in Lorena

The median family size in Lorena is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (390 | 80.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6 | 1.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lorena
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple390 (80.4%)3.19
Single Male/Father6 (1.2%)2.83
Single Female/Mother89 (18.3%)2.92
Total Families485 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Lorena

The median household size in Lorena is 2.77 persons per household, with married-couple households (390 | 65.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (110 | 18.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lorena
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple390 (65.5%)3.20
Single Male/Father6 (1.0%)2.83
Single Female/Mother89 (15.0%)3.01
Non-family110 (18.5%)1.05
Total Households595 (100.0%)2.77

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lorena

Out of a total of 595 households in Lorena, 485 (81.5%) are family households, while 110 (18.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 209, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 104.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lorena
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-104 (17.5%)
2-Person Households209 (35.1%)6 (1.0%)
3-Person Households105 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households92 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households68 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total485 (81.5%)110 (18.5%)

Female Fertility in Lorena

Fertility by Age in Lorena

Average fertility rate in Lorena is 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 171.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 82.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lorena
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (17.1%)40.0
35 to 50 years29 (82.9%)171.0
Total35 (100.0%)93.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lorena

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lorena
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lorena

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lorena
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree32 (91.4%)182.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (8.6%)32.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total35 (100.0%)93.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lorena

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lorena
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lorena

Income Overview in Lorena

Per Capita Income in Lorena is $36,574, while median incomes of families and households are $104,803 and $90,982 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,650$36,574
Median Family Income485$104,803
Mean Family Income485$112,691
Median Household Income595$90,982
Mean Household Income595$101,546
Income Deficit485$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,65030.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,65069.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6500.35

Earnings by Sex in Lorena

Average Earnings in Lorena are $46,293, $59,297 for men and $41,213 for women, a difference of 30.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Lorena
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male387 (45.1%)$59,297
Female471 (54.9%)$41,213
Total858 (100.0%)$46,293

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lorena

The most common earnings brackets in Lorena are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (71 | 18.3%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (59 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lorena
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less18 (4.6%)9 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (2.3%)31 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.5%)4 (0.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.8%)12 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.8%)18 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.0%)21 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.8%)7 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (2.8%)19 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)25 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99914 (3.6%)3 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (3.6%)24 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99921 (5.4%)18 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (4.4%)28 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99913 (3.4%)59 (12.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99938 (9.8%)11 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (2.1%)12 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99960 (15.5%)43 (9.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99934 (8.8%)38 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (18.3%)46 (9.8%)
$100,000+40 (10.3%)43 (9.1%)
Total387 (100.0%)471 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lorena

Average earnings in Lorena are $62,917 for men and $43,650 for women, a difference of 30.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,736, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $48,409. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,906, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,625.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lorena
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$48,409$14,625
College or Associate's Degree$62,875$40,917
Bachelor's Degree$64,583$68,906
Graduate Degree$81,736$60,313
Total$62,917$43,650

Family Income in Lorena

Family Income Brackets in Lorena

According to the Lorena family income data, there are 145 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.9% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lorena
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00040.8%
$10,000 to $14,999153.1%
$15,000 to $24,99930.6%
$25,000 to $34,99971.4%
$35,000 to $49,999357.2%
$50,000 to $74,9997515.5%
$75,000 to $99,9998116.7%
$100,000 to $149,99914529.9%
$150,000 to $199,9998417.3%
$200,000+367.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lorena

5-person families (68 | 14.0%) account for the highest median family income in Lorena with $154,500 per family, while 2-person families (217 | 44.7%) have the highest median income of $41,766 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lorena
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families217 (44.7%)$83,533
3-Person Families100 (20.6%)$103,750
4-Person Families89 (18.3%)$118,958
5-Person Families68 (14.0%)$154,500
6-Person Families11 (2.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total485 (100.0%)$104,803

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lorena

The median family income in Lorena is $104,803, with families comprising 3+ earners (51) having the highest median family income of $178,750, while families with 1 earner (95) have the lowest median family income of $60,893, accounting for 10.5% and 19.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lorena
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners77 (15.9%)$83,438
1 Earner95 (19.6%)$60,893
2 Earners262 (54.0%)$118,786
3+ Earners51 (10.5%)$178,750
Total485 (100.0%)$104,803

Household Income in Lorena

Household Income Brackets in Lorena

With 158 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lorena, accounting for 26.6% of all households. In contrast, only 13 households (2.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lorena
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000132.2%
$10,000 to $14,999233.9%
$15,000 to $24,999274.5%
$25,000 to $34,999132.2%
$35,000 to $49,999589.7%
$50,000 to $74,9999215.5%
$75,000 to $99,9998814.8%
$100,000 to $149,99915826.6%
$150,000 to $199,9998714.6%
$200,000+366.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lorena

The median household income in Lorena is $90,982, with the highest median household income of $118,333 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 170 households (28.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lorena
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years170 (28.6%)$118,333
45 to 64 Years269 (45.2%)$104,671
65+ Years156 (26.2%)$72,500
Total595 (100.0%)$90,982

Poverty in Lorena

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorena

With 2.0% poverty level for males and 4.8% for females among the residents of Lorena, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (7.3%) and 9 females (9.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)10 (9.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years4 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years8 (7.3%)9 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (7.0%)4 (4.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (2.0%)41 (4.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorena

According to the poverty statistics in Lorena, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lorena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years69 (100.0%)97 (90.6%)
12 to 14 Years91 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years31 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years68 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years88 (100.0%)112 (91.1%)
35 to 44 Years89 (95.7%)75 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years102 (100.0%)130 (94.9%)
55 to 64 Years102 (92.7%)86 (90.5%)
65 to 74 Years53 (93.0%)83 (95.4%)
75 Years and over39 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)
Total778 (98.0%)809 (95.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lorena

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lorena show that 2.1% or 8 of the total 390 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.6%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lorena
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children214 (96.4%)8 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total382 (98.0%)8 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lorena

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lorena
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (16.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (12.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lorena

The poverty data for Lorena shows that 8 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 11 of the single-parent households (11.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (3.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (16.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lorena
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)11 (16.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (2.1%)11 (11.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Lorena

Employment by Class of Employer in Lorena

Among the 795 employed individuals in Lorena, private company employees (519 | 65.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (80 | 10.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (79 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lorena
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees51965.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)243.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8010.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations799.9%
Local Government Employees526.5%
State Government Employees212.6%
Federal Government Employees202.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total795100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lorena

According to the labor force statistics for Lorena, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,248), 66.1% or 825 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 16 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.7% or 87 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lorena
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years37 (33.3%)7 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Years53 (88.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years87 (96.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years91 (75.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years152 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years215 (90.0%)4 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years109 (94.0%)6 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years48 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total825 (66.1%)16 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lorena

According to labor force statistics for Lorena, 85.3% of individuals (702) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (823) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 265 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.9% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lorena
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma101 (76.5%)8 (5.9%)
College / Associate Degree329 (86.8%)5 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher265 (89.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total702 (85.3%)12 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lorena

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lorena are Health Diagnosing & Treating (97 | 12.1%), Community & Social Service (92 | 11.5%), Management (78 | 9.7%), Health Technologists (53 | 6.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (45 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lorena

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lorena, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (96.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lorena
OccupationMaleFemale
Management52 (66.7%)26 (33.3%)
Business & Financial15 (37.5%)25 (62.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science22 (68.8%)10 (31.2%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Community & Social Service 31 (33.7%)61 (66.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (20.0%)36 (80.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (9.3%)88 (90.7%)
Health Technologists2 (3.8%)51 (96.2%)
Total (Category)129 (38.1%)210 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)365 (45.5%)437 (54.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lorena are Cleaning & Maintenance (35 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (18 | 2.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (18 | 2.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (13 | 1.6%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Lorena

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lorena, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lorena
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Security & Protection18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)21 (25.0%)63 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)365 (45.5%)437 (54.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lorena are Office & Administration (127 | 15.8%), and Sales & Related (61 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lorena

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lorena
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related36 (59.0%)25 (41.0%)
Office & Administration11 (8.7%)116 (91.3%)
Total (Category)47 (25.0%)141 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)365 (45.5%)437 (54.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lorena are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (54 | 6.7%), and Construction & Extraction (33 | 4.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lorena

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lorena
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)365 (45.5%)437 (54.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lorena are Material Moving (38 | 4.7%), Production (33 | 4.1%), and Transportation (33 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lorena

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lorena
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving15 (39.5%)23 (60.5%)
Total (Category)81 (77.9%)23 (22.1%)
Total (Overall)365 (45.5%)437 (54.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lorena

Employment Industries in Lorena

The major employment industries in Lorena include Health Care & Social Assistance (116 | 14.5%), Manufacturing (96 | 12.0%), Educational Services (79 | 9.9%), Retail Trade (71 | 8.8%), and Finance & Insurance (68 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Lorena

Employment Industries by Sex in Lorena

The Lorena industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.7%), and Finance & Insurance (86.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lorena
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing64 (66.7%)32 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade20 (66.7%)10 (33.3%)
Retail Trade32 (45.1%)39 (54.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing41 (70.7%)17 (29.3%)
Utilities3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (13.2%)59 (86.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Professional & Scientific42 (65.6%)22 (34.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)
Educational Services30 (38.0%)49 (62.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (10.3%)104 (89.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Public Administration17 (56.7%)13 (43.3%)
Total365 (45.5%)437 (54.5%)

Education in Lorena

School Enrollment in Lorena

The most common levels of schooling among the 458 students in Lorena are elementary school (136 | 29.7%), middle school (125 | 27.3%), and high school (98 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Lorena
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool132.8%
Kindergarten204.4%
Elementary School13629.7%
Middle School12527.3%
High School9821.4%
College / Undergraduate5712.4%
Graduate / Professional92.0%
Total458100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lorena

Out of a total of 458 students who are enrolled in schools in Lorena, 27 (5.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 431 (94.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (42.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lorena
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old130 (96.3%)5 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds154 (94.5%)9 (5.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds58 (95.1%)3 (4.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds52 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Total431 (94.1%)27 (5.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lorena

Business (91 | 23.3%), education (76 | 19.4%), science & technology (63 | 16.1%), liberal arts & history (42 | 10.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (32 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 391 individuals in Lorena who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lorena
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics30.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural328.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology82.1%
Social Sciences328.2%
Engineering41.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies71.8%
Science & Technology6316.1%
Business9123.3%
Education7619.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History4210.7%
Visual & Performing Arts174.3%
Communications92.3%
Arts & Humanities71.8%
Total391100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lorena

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lorena

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lorena are males with 2 vehicles (169, accounting for 46.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (186, making up 39.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lorena
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (1.1%)6 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle36 (9.9%)51 (11.9%)
2 Vehicles169 (46.3%)186 (43.3%)
3 Vehicles64 (17.5%)73 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles65 (17.8%)93 (21.6%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (7.4%)21 (4.9%)
Total365 (100.0%)430 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lorena

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lorena are 15 to 19 minutes (241 commuters, 32.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (139 commuters, 18.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (111 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Lorena
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes395.2%
5 to 9 Minutes628.2%
10 to 14 Minutes11114.8%
15 to 19 Minutes24132.1%
20 to 24 Minutes13918.5%
25 to 29 Minutes557.3%
30 to 34 Minutes658.6%
35 to 39 Minutes141.9%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes121.6%
90 or more Minutes141.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Lorena

The most common commute times in Lorena are 15 to 19 minutes (128 commuters, 36.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (113 commuters, 28.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lorena
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (2.5%)30 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes34 (9.6%)28 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes53 (15.0%)58 (14.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes128 (36.3%)113 (28.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes53 (15.0%)86 (21.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes10 (2.8%)45 (11.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes43 (12.2%)22 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes14 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes9 (2.5%)5 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lorena

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lorena are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (87, 24.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (85, 21.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lorena
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (5.4%)12 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (3.4%)13 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM24 (6.8%)4 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (6.5%)10 (2.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM31 (8.8%)36 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28 (7.9%)71 (17.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM71 (20.1%)85 (21.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM87 (24.6%)53 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM26 (7.4%)13 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (3.1%)40 (10.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (2.0%)22 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14 (4.0%)40 (10.0%)
Total353 (100.0%)399 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lorena

Occupancy by Ownership in Lorena

Of the total 595 dwellings in Lorena, owner-occupied units account for 459 (77.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 136 (22.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lorena
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units45977.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13622.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units595100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lorena

Occupancy by Household Size in Lorena
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10417.5%
2-Person Household21536.1%
3-Person Household10517.6%
4+ Person Household17128.7%
Total Housing Units595100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lorena

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lorena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household74 (71.2%)30 (28.8%)
2-Person Household172 (80.0%)43 (20.0%)
3-Person Household70 (66.7%)35 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household143 (83.6%)28 (16.4%)
Total Housing Units459 (77.1%)136 (22.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lorena

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lorena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
High School Diploma102 (80.9%)24 (19.1%)
College/Associate Degree185 (66.3%)94 (33.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher164 (95.4%)8 (4.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lorena

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lorena
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7813.1%
35 to 44 Years9215.5%
45 to 54 Years13122.0%
55 to 64 Years13823.2%
65 to 74 Years8614.4%
75 to 84 Years508.4%
85 Years and Over203.4%
Total595100.0%

Housing Finances in Lorena

Median Income by Occupancy in Lorena

Median Income by Occupancy in Lorena
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied459 (77.1%)$104,583
Renter-Occupied136 (22.9%)$59,167
Average595 (100.0%)$90,982

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lorena

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lorena
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (1.7%)15 (11.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (0.6%)20 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (10.5%)10 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (13.9%)28 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99975 (16.3%)13 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999132 (28.8%)26 (19.1%)
$150,000 or more105 (22.9%)18 (13.2%)
Total459 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lorena

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lorena
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006 (1.3%)4 (2.9%)
$300 to $49924 (5.2%)7 (5.1%)
$500 to $79985 (18.5%)19 (14.0%)
$800 to $99952 (11.3%)16 (11.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499108 (23.5%)32 (23.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999106 (23.1%)38 (27.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49949 (10.7%)10 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99921 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total459 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lorena

Housing Structures in Lorena

Housing Structures in Lorena
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached50184.2%
Single Unit, Attached172.9%
2 Unit Apartments345.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments132.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments142.4%
10 or more Apartments101.7%
Mobile Home / Other61.0%
Total595100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lorena

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lorena
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached449 (89.6%)52 (10.4%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (8.8%)31 (91.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total459 (77.1%)136 (22.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lorena

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lorena
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (0.6%)3 (2.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (1.3%)37 (27.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms124 (27.0%)48 (35.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms239 (52.1%)33 (24.3%)
8 or more Rooms87 (19.0%)15 (11.0%)
Total459 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lorena

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lorena
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas100 (21.8%)10 (7.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity356 (77.6%)116 (85.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)10 (7.3%)
Total459 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lorena

Household Vehicle Usage in Lorena
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (0.6%)10 (7.3%)
1 Vehicle108 (23.5%)50 (36.8%)
2 Vehicles212 (46.2%)58 (42.6%)
3 or more Vehicles136 (29.6%)18 (13.2%)
Total459 (100.0%)136 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lorena

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lorena

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units204255
Median Property Value$250,000$239,200
Median Household Income$71,000$86
Monthly Housing Costs$779$5
Real Estate Taxes$4,078$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lorena

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lorena
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999148 (72.6%)202 (79.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (11.3%)49 (19.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (2.9%)4 (1.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lorena

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lorena
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (17.6%)14 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (22.1%)28 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99935 (17.2%)30 (11.8%)
$150,000 or more19 (9.3%)97 (38.0%)
Total204 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lorena

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lorena
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x49 (24.0%)126,250 (49,509.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x31 (15.2%)159 (62.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x46 (22.6%)54 (21.2%)
4.0x or more78 (38.2%)20 (7.8%)
Total204 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lorena

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lorena
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4994 (2.0%)4 (1.6%)
$800 to $1,499183 (89.7%)13 (5.1%)
Total204 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lorena

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorena

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorena
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years100 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years377 (95.4%)18 (4.6%)
19 to 25 Years66 (93.0%)5 (7.0%)
26 to 34 Years188 (90.4%)20 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years145 (86.3%)23 (13.7%)
45 to 54 Years230 (96.2%)9 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years183 (89.3%)22 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,543 (93.9%)100 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lorena

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lorena
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born100 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen377 (95.4%)18 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen66 (93.0%)5 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lorena

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lorena
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00063 (64.9%)34 (35.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999128 (89.5%)15 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999240 (96.8%)8 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999167 (93.8%)11 (6.2%)
$100,000 and over945 (96.7%)32 (3.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorena

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lorena
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617 (16.5%)86 (83.5%)
6 to 18 Years33 (8.4%)347 (87.8%)
19 to 25 Years7 (9.9%)59 (83.1%)
25 to 34 Years22 (10.6%)171 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years7 (4.2%)142 (84.5%)
45 to 54 Years4 (1.7%)226 (94.6%)
55 to 64 Years28 (13.7%)158 (77.1%)
65 to 74 Years144 (100.0%)85 (59.0%)
75 Years and over110 (100.0%)90 (81.8%)
Total372 (22.6%)1,364 (83.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lorena

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lorena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.9%)
5 to 17 Years24 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (7.0%)5 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years37 (12.1%)31 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (28.1%)30 (34.5%)
75 Years and over15 (38.5%)38 (53.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lorena

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lorena: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.3%)6 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years9 (15.8%)4 (4.6%)
75 Years and over15 (38.5%)20 (28.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lorena: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.9%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.6%)21 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (5.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lorena: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.6%)17 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.5%)
75 Years and over3 (7.7%)8 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lorena: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years19 (6.2%)21 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years10 (17.5%)26 (29.9%)
75 Years and over8 (20.5%)27 (38.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lorena: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.6%)4 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (7.0%)6 (6.9%)
75 Years and over4 (10.3%)19 (26.8%)

Technology Access in Lorena

Computing Device Access in Lorena

Computing Device Access in Lorena
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop50584.9%
Smartphone52087.4%
Tablet36060.5%
No Computing Device355.9%
Total595100.0%

Internet Access in Lorena

Internet Access in Lorena
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home42671.6%
Cellular Data Only6410.8%
Satellite Internet315.2%
No Internet9215.5%
Total595100.0%

Lorena Summary

Lorena is a small town located in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated about 10 miles south of Waco and is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Lorena was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Lorena is located at 31°25'25" North, 97°14'17" West (31.423, -97.238). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all of it land.

History

Lorena was founded in 1881 by the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The town was named after the daughter of a railroad official. The first post office was established in 1882. Lorena was incorporated in 1884.

Economy

The economy of Lorena is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several manufacturing plants, including a plant that produces plastic products. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 690 households, and 517 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,420.3 people per square mile (548.7/km2). There were 745 housing units at an average density of 572.3 per square mile (221.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.45% White, 11.90% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 5.45% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.90% of the population.
There were 690 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lorena?
Total Population of Lorena is 1,650.
What is the Total Male Population of Lorena?
Total Male Population of Lorena is 797.
What is the Total Female Population of Lorena?
Total Female Population of Lorena is 853.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lorena?
There are 93.43 Males per 100 Females in Lorena.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lorena?
There are 107.03 Females per 100 Males in Lorena.
What is the Median Population Age in Lorena?
Median Population Age in Lorena is 37.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lorena
Average Family Size in Lorena is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lorena
Average Household Size in Lorena is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lorena?
Per Capita income in Lorena is $36,574.
What is the Median Family Income in Lorena?
Median Family Income in Lorena is $104,803.
What is the Median Household income in Lorena?
Median Household Income in Lorena is $90,982.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lorena?
Income or Wage Gap in Lorena is 30.5%.
Women in Lorena earn 69.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lorena?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lorena is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lorena?
There are 825 People in the Labor Forcein in Lorena.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lorena?
66.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Lorena.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lorena?
Unemployment Rate in Lorena is 2.0%.