Loraine, Texas facts for kids
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Loraine, Texas
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Location of Loraine, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 484.6/sq mi (187.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79532
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-43996 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340554 |
Loraine is a small town located in Mitchell County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 504 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the heart of Texas.
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Where is Loraine?
Loraine is found in Texas at specific coordinates: 32.407039 degrees North and 100.714098 degrees West. This means it is in the western part of Texas. The town covers an area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Who Lives in Loraine?
In 2020, the town of Loraine had 504 residents. There were 153 households and 104 families living in the town. About half of the people living in Loraine were of Hispanic or Latino background. Around 40% of the residents were White (not Hispanic). A smaller number of people were Black or African American, Mixed/Multi-Racial, Native American, or Pacific Islander.
Education in Loraine
Students in Loraine attend schools that are part of the Loraine Independent School District. This school district serves the town and the surrounding area.
Famous People from Loraine
Many interesting people have connections to Loraine. Here are a few:
- George H. Mahon lived in Loraine when he was young. He later became a very important member of the United States House of Representatives for a long time.
- J. D. Sheffield was born in Loraine in 1960. He is a doctor in Gatesville, Texas. He is also a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives.
- Glenn Smiley was born in Loraine in 1910. He was a reverend and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.
- Michi Atkins was a professional basketball player. She played in the WNBA for the Charlotte Sting. She also played basketball professionally in Israel. She holds a record for points scored at Texas Tech University.
Images for kids
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This postcard shows Loraine, Texas, in 1908.
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See also
In Spanish: Loraine (Texas) para niños
