Lorain is a borough located in Cambria County Pennsylvania. Lorain has a 2024 population of 574. Lorain is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 594 in 2020.
The average household income in Lorain is $70,329 with a poverty rate of 17.68%. The median age in Lorain is 44.8 years: 44.6 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lorain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 95.28% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 234 | 2.18 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.18 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 73 | 3.26 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 36 | 2.53 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 14 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 7.71% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 15.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 6.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 197 | 54.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 29 | 7.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 311 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,276 | $48,393 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,934 | $39,861 | $32,143 |
| Some College | $38,194 | $38,194 | $38,750 |
$34,934
Average Earnings
$39,861
Average Male
$32,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.32% of Lorain residents speak only English, while 3.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 77 | 15.91% |
| Multiple | 19 | 11 | 57.89% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 8 | 88.89% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
17.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.68%
Male Poverty Rate
13.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lorain is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lorain is White, with 15.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.95% |
| Some College | 18.6% |
| High School | 10.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 8.42% |
| Male Employed | 7.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,625 | $63,293 |
| Households | $52,727 | $70,329 |
| Married Families | $68,594 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,063 | $78,096 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 9.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.57%
Born in Lorain
97.84%
Native Born
2.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
97.84% of Lorain residents were born in the United States, with 90.57% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 549 | -5 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 554 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 559 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 564 | -5 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 569 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 574 | -5 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 579 | -6 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 585 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 589 | -5 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 594 | -94 | -13.66% |
| 2019 | 688 | -8 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 696 | -8 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 704 | -11 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 715 | -8 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 723 | -8 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 731 | -7 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 738 | -7 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 745 | -8 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 753 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 758 | 0 | 0% |