Lorena, Texas

Lorena, Texas
City
Downtown Lorena
Downtown Lorena
Location within McLennan County
Location within McLennan County
Lorena is located in Texas
Lorena
Lorena
Location within Texas
Lorena is located in the United States
Lorena
Lorena
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 31°22′27″N 97°12′43″W / 31.37417°N 97.21194°W / 31.37417; -97.21194
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMcLennan
Settled1854
Government
[1]
 • TypeCouncil–manager government
Area
[2]
 • Total
3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2)
 • Land3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,785
 • Density516.6/sq mi (199.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76655
Area code254
FIPS code48-44020[4]
GNIS feature ID2410873[3]
Websitewww.ci.lorena.tx.us

Lorena is a small city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,785 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land. Lorena is off Interstate 35 and where Highway 81 originally was located.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970406—
198061952.5%
19901,15887.1%
20001,43323.7%
20101,69118.0%
20201,7855.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Lorena had a population of 1,785, 644 households, and 514 families residing in the city.[6]

The median age was 36.0 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 85.8 males age 18 and over.[6]

62.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 37.8% lived in rural areas.[7]

Of the 644 households, 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 59.9% were married-couple households, 10.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 661 housing units, of which 2.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.1%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8]
Race Number Percent
White 1,515 84.9%
Black or African American 18 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 0.8%
Asian 15 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 54 3.0%
Two or more races 169 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 236 13.2%

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, 1,433 people, 537 households, and 417 families resided in the city. The population density was 444.8 inhabitants per square mile (171.7/km2). There were 551 housing units at an average density of 171.0 per square mile (66.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.21% White, 0.98% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 3.07% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.86% of the population.

Of the 537 households, 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were not families. About 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% 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 3.10.

In the city, the population was distributed as 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,891, and for a family was $54,083. Males had a median income of $37,560 versus $27,647 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,315. About 3.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Lorena is served by the Lorena Independent School District. It is home to the Lorena Leopards.

History

Lorena is named after one of the town's first settlers' oldest daughter, Lorena Westbrook, although its original name was "Aerl Station" after the town's founder, Daniel Aerl.[9]

Notable person

  • Downtown Lorena
    Downtown Lorena
  • Downtown Lorena
    Downtown Lorena
  • First United Methodist Church in Lorena
    First United Methodist Church in Lorena
  • First Baptist Church of Lorena
    First Baptist Church of Lorena
  • Lorena City Hall
    Lorena City Hall

References

  1. ^ "City Council | Lorena, TX - Official Website". Lorena, TX. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lorena, Texas
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  7. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  9. ^ "Ann Richards, 1988 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, Atlanta, Georgia, July 19, 1988". americanrhetoric.com. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  10. ^ "Holly Tucker: Star still rising for Lorena girl after 'Voice' spotlight". wacotrib.com. July 25, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
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