Lorena, Texas
Lorena: City in Texas
About
Lorena is a city located in the county of McLennan in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,691 and a population density of 194 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,756 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lorena
| Population : | 1,756 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | McLennan County |
| Postal code : | 76655 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 254 |
| Area : | 8.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 604 feet / 184 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:50:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 202 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lorena is located at 31°23'12"N 97°12'56"W (31.3865600, -97.2155600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lorena
Demographics
The population of Lorena increased by 3.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,433 | - | |
| 2010 | 1,691 | 15.26% | census |
| 2011 | 1,704 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,700 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,712 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,730 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,733 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,741 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,747 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,752 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,755 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,756 | 0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Lorena (1)
American chemist (1888-1957) Charles W. Crawford was born in Lorena
Schools in Lorena
College & universities near Lorena, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223232 | Baylor University | Waco (TX) | 76798 |
| 226578 | McLennan Community College | Waco (TX) | 76708 |
| 487320 | Texas State Technical College | Waco (TX) | 76705 |
| 228608 | Temple College | Temple (TX) | 76504-7435 |
| 383464 | Central Texas Beauty College-Temple | Temple (TX) | 76504-6948 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lorena, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
Other cities in McLennan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLennan County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | 141,377 | The 11th most populous city in Texas. |
| Hewitt | 15,113 | City in Texas, United States |
| Robinson | 12,091 | City in Texas, USA |
| Bellmead | 10,835 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Woodway | 9,077 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 6,803 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| McGregor | 5,413 | City in Texas |
| West | 2,969 | City in McLennan County, Texas |
| Mart | 1,983 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Beverly Hills | 1,980 | Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Northcrest | 1,785 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,704 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Moody | 1,433 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Gholson | 1,127 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Riesel | 1,049 | City in McLennan County, Texas, United States |
| Crawford | 870 | Town in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Lorena distances to largest Texas cities
