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Lorena, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas.
Population
1,497
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
389
ZIP codes
0
Lorena and its ZIP codes
Lorena at a glance
- Lorena is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,250, 12% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,000 and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Lorena, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lorena, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,250
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (241), Irish Americans (166), Mexican Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for Lorena.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
How people get to work
Lorena, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lorena, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lorena, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Lorena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HewittCity | 4.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Bruceville-EddyCity | 5.9 mi | 4.1 |
| RobinsonCity | 7.1 mi | 30.6 |
| GolindaCity | 7.8 mi | 4.2 |
| WoodwayCity | 8.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| MoodyCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ChiltonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| WacoCity | 12 mi | 91 |
| McGregorCity | 12 mi | 22.6 |
| TroyCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| PendletonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| LottCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| BellmeadCity | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| RieselCity | 18 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lorena, TX in?
- Lorena is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lorena, TX?
- About 1,497 people live in Lorena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lorena?
- Nearby places include Hewitt (4.8 mi), Bruceville-Eddy (5.9 mi), Robinson (7.1 mi), Golinda (7.8 mi), Woodway (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023