Loraine, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 813, Loraine's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Loraine is a small community located in Texas, within Mitchell County. The total population is 813. It ranks as the 1103rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Loraine is 23.4 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 45.8% of the population under 18, Loraine has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Loraine is $41,838. This is 47% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.5%. This is 114% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Loraine, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $60,500. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Loraine is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Loraine is Hispanic or Latino, making up 62.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.9%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (62.0% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

4.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Loraine, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.