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Lorain, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
594
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,755
ZIP codes
0
Lorain and its ZIP codes
Lorain at a glance
- Lorain is about 6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,382, 32% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,500 (76% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Lorain, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lorain, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,382
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$61,500
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (206), Irish Americans (148), Polish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Lorain.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Lorain, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lorain, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Lorain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 1.4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.8 |
| GeistownBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| DaleBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| FerndaleBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| DaisytownBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| SouthmontBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.1 |
| JohnstownCity | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2 |
| WestmontBorough | 2.7 mi | 2.3 |
| FranklinBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| BrownstownBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| East ConemaughBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| University of Pittsburgh JohnstownCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lorain, PA in?
- Lorain is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Lorain, PA?
- About 594 people live in Lorain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lorain?
- Nearby places include Oakland (0.6 mi), Belmont (1.1 mi), Geistown (1.1 mi), Dale (1.2 mi), Ferndale (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023