Lorena, Texas facts for kids
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Lorena, Texas
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Downtown Lorena
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Location within McLennan County
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 Lorena, Texas
Location in Texas
Lorena, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Settled | 1854 |
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| • Type | Council–manager government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,785 |
| • Density | 516.63/sq mi (199.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76655
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-44020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410873 |
Lorena is a small city located in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 1,785 people, according to the 2020 census. Lorena is also part of the larger Waco area.
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Geography of Lorena
Lorena covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. Lorena is easy to reach, as it's located right off Interstate 35. This major highway connects many cities across Texas. The city is also where Highway 81 used to be.
People of Lorena
As of 2020, there were 1,785 people living in Lorena. These people made up 644 households and 514 families. Most of the people in Lorena are White (about 80%). There are also smaller groups of people who are Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and those of mixed races. About 13% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 406 | — | |
| 1980 | 619 | 52.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,158 | 87.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,433 | 23.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,691 | 18.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,785 | 5.6% | |
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In 2000, Lorena had 1,433 people. About 39% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.67 people.
The city's population included people of all ages. About 28.5% were under 18 years old, and 12.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lorena was 37 years.
Education in Lorena
The students in Lorena are served by the Lorena Independent School District. The schools in the district are known for their sports teams, called the Lorena Leopards.
History of Lorena
Lorena got its name from Lorena Westbrook, who was the oldest daughter of one of the town's first settlers. Before it was called Lorena, the town's original name was "Aerl Station." This name came from the town's founder, Daniel Aerl.
Notable Person
- Holly Tucker, a well-known singer, is from Lorena.
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Downtown Lorena
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Downtown Lorena
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First United Methodist Church in Lorena
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First Baptist Church of Lorena
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Lorena City Hall
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See also
In Spanish: Lorena (Texas) para niños
