Lorena, KS

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lorena

Sunset Acres / Crescent Lakes

Lakeview Heights / Mecca Acres

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Lorena

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.2%

Households with Children

43.1%

School Enrollment K-12

323

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 19.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.7%
Working Age (35-54): 31.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.2%
Seniors (65+): 11.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.6%
High School / GED: 27.1%
Some College or Associate's: 27.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 40.2%
Single Parents: 3.0%
Couples & Adults: 37.5%
Living Alone: 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 53.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.7%
Other White: 44.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 62.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.6%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 7.2%
Middle School (5-8): 7.8%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 12.1%
Not Enrolled: 65.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources