Lorenzo, Texas facts for kids
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Lorenzo, Texas
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A mural in Lorenzo
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Location of Lorenzo, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Crosby |
| Incorporated (city) | 2 April 1924 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 1,015/sq mi (390.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79343
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-44032 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410874 |
Lorenzo is a small city in Crosby County, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Lubbock area. In 2020, about 964 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 1,147 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Lorenzo?
Lorenzo is located in the western part of Crosby County. You can find it along U.S. Routes 62 and 82. It is also near State Highways 114 and 378. The city is about 20 miles (32 km) east of Lubbock. It is also about 17 miles (27 km) west of Crosbyton, which is the main town of Crosby County. Lorenzo covers an area of about 0.95 square miles (2.47 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
What is the Economy Like?
The main way people in Lorenzo make a living is through farming. Cotton is the most important crop grown here. Farmers also grow other crops like wheat, soybeans, and milo. These farms help support the local economy.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Lorenzo has changed over the years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census.
Here is how the population of Lorenzo has changed:
- 1930: 739 people
- 1940: 616 people
- 1950: 939 people
- 1960: 1,188 people
- 1970: 1,206 people
- 1980: 1,394 people
- 1990: 1,208 people
- 2000: 1,372 people
- 2010: 1,147 people
- 2020: 964 people
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 964 people living in Lorenzo. These people lived in 346 households, which are like family units. There were 254 families in the city.
Education in Lorenzo
Students in Lorenzo attend schools that are part of the Lorenzo Independent School District. The city is home to Lorenzo High School. The sports teams at Lorenzo High School are called the Hornets.
What is the Climate Like?
Lorenzo has a semiarid climate. This means it is usually dry, but it gets enough rain to support some plants. It is not as dry as a desert, but it is not wet like a rainforest either.
See also
In Spanish: Lorenzo (Texas) para niños
