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Loraine, Illinois
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Location of Loraine in Adams County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Keene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 355.45/sq mi (137.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62349
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-44719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398475 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Loraine, Illinois |
Loraine is a small village located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 300 people lived there.
Where is Loraine?
Loraine is found at coordinates 40.152039 degrees North and 91.223732 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.84 square miles (2.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
A Look at Loraine's Past
Loraine was officially planned and settled in 1870. It was created as a town along the Carthage Branch of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. This railroad was important for connecting towns and moving goods.
Who Lives in Loraine?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 327 | — | |
| 1900 | 349 | 6.7% | |
| 1910 | 417 | 19.5% | |
| 1920 | 527 | 26.4% | |
| 1930 | 382 | −27.5% | |
| 1940 | 346 | −9.4% | |
| 1950 | 370 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 303 | −18.1% | |
| 1970 | 372 | 22.8% | |
| 1980 | 382 | 2.7% | |
| 1990 | 331 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 363 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 313 | −13.8% | |
| 2020 | 300 | −4.2% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 300 people lived in Loraine. There were 175 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most people in Loraine are White. About 92.67% of the population identified as White. A small number of people were African American or from other racial backgrounds. About 1.67% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Loraine was about 45.7 years old. This means many adults and older people live in the village. About 20.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in Loraine was about $49,258 per year. For families, the average income was around $53,125.
