Lorain, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lorain, Pennsylvania
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Location of Lorain in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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 Lorain, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1915 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
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| • Total | 589 |
| • Density | 1,722.22/sq mi (664.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15902
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-44664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215027 |
Lorain is a small town, also called a borough, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. In 2020, about 589 people lived there.
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Where is Lorain Located?
Lorain is found in the southwestern part of Cambria County. It is right next to the city of Johnstown on its western side.
Lorain's Size and Land Area
The United States Census Bureau tells us that Lorain covers a total area of about 0.9 square kilometers (or 0.34 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough's borders.
Who Lives in Lorain?
The number of people living in Lorain has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 812 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,360 | 67.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,373 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,406 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,324 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 972 | −26.6% | |
| 1980 | 989 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 824 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 747 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 759 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 589 | −22.4% | |
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Population Details from 2000
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 747 people living in Lorain. Most of the people living there were White (about 97%). A smaller number were African American or Asian.
The population was spread out by age. About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Lorain was 43 years.
How Lorain is Governed
Lorain is run by a Borough Council. This council makes decisions for the community. The town also has a mayor, who is currently Michael Hammers.
Emergency Services in Lorain
Lorain has important services to keep its residents safe.
Police and Ambulance Services
Police protection for Lorain is provided by the Stonycreek Township Police Department. They work under a special agreement with Lorain Borough. Ambulance services are handled by East Hills Ambulance. They offer both basic and advanced life support.
Fire Services
The Lorain Volunteer Fire Company helps protect the borough from fires. For a while, from 2002 to 2010, they worked out of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Company's building. The two fire companies often helped each other. In 2010, the Lorain Borough Fire Department and the Oakland Fire Department decided to join together to provide better fire protection for the area.
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Location of Lorain in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Lorain (Pensilvania) para niños
