Lorain, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lorain, Wisconsin
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Location of Lorain, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.0 sq mi (95.9 km2) |
| • Land | 36.9 sq mi (95.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 328 |
| • Density | 8.9/sq mi (3.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-45775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583599 |
Lorain is a small town located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 328 people lived here. A smaller community called Indian Creek is also part of the town of Lorain.
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About Lorain, Wisconsin
Lorain is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Polk County. The town is known for its quiet, rural setting.
How Big is Lorain?
According to information from the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Lorain is about 37 square miles (95.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, covering about 36.9 square miles (95.5 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. This means that Lorain is mostly land, with only a tiny bit of its area covered by lakes or rivers.
People Living in Lorain
Let's look at some facts about the people who live in Lorain, based on the census taken in 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 328 people living in Lorain. These people lived in 117 different homes, which are called households. Out of these, 89 were families. This means that most of the homes in Lorain were families living together.
The town is not very crowded. There were about 8.9 people per square mile (3.4 people per square kilometer). This is a low number, showing that Lorain has a lot of open space. There were also 173 housing units, like houses or apartments, in the town.
Who Lives in Lorain?
Most of the people living in Lorain in 2000 were White, making up about 95.73% of the population. About 2.13% were Native American, and another 2.13% were from two or more different racial backgrounds. A small group, about 1.83%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In the homes with children, about 31.6% had kids under 18 years old living with them. Most households, 66.7%, were married couples living together. A small number, 3.4%, were homes where a mother lived with her children without a husband. About 23.9% of households were not families, meaning they might be single people or roommates.
The average number of people living in one home was 2.80. For families, the average size was 3.26 people.
The ages of people in Lorain varied:
- About 29.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 24.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Lorain was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 108.9 males. If we only look at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 112.8 males for every 100 females.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lorain was $25,208 per year. For families, the average income was $34,444 per year. Men generally earned more, with a median income of $27,083, compared to $15,833 for women.
The average income per person in the town was $14,670. About 11.5% of families and 16.0% of all people in Lorain lived below the poverty line. This included about 25.8% of children under 18 and 5.5% of people aged 65 or older.
