Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lorena, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,497

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%1,224

Hispanic/Latino

12.2%182

Two or More

3.1%47

Black

2.1%32

Asian

0.4%6

Other

0.4%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%34

High School Diploma

14.9%148

Some College (<1 yr)

14.8%147

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%141

Associate's Degree

11.7%116

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%245

Master's Degree

8.9%88

Doctorate

4%40

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

37.7%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$281,000

Median Renti

$867

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.9%474

Renter-Occupied

20.1%119

Total Units

642

Homeownership

79.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%4

2010–2019

2.6%17

2000–2009

13.6%87

1990–1999

11.5%74

1980–1989

30.8%198

1970–1979

17.3%111

1960–1969

6.4%41

1950–1959

6.4%41

1940–1949

1.2%8

1939 or earlier

9.5%61

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.1%481

Utility Gas

17.4%103

No Fuel

1.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,250

Mean Household Incomei

$102,364

Per Capita Incomei

$40,468

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

727

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

241.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

714

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

110(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured