Lorane, PA Demographics
A map of Lorane's Population by Race
Lorane, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,601, an increase from the 4,290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lorane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lorane has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lorane, that probability was 31.5% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lorane is ranked the 301st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lorane was ranked the 319th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lorane's White Population
3,930 residents of Lorane, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lorane is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lorane ranks 1509th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lorane's White population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Lorane's population has increased from 82.2% to 85.4%.
Lorane is more White than neighboring Reiffton (77% White), and St. Lawrence (84.3% White). Lorane is less White than neighboring Gibraltar (91.7% White), Jacksonwald (86.6% White), and Baumstown (94.6% White).
Lorane's Black Population
25 residents of Lorane, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lorane is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lorane ranks 459th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lorane's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Black residents' share of Lorane's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.5%.
Lorane is more Black than neighboring Gibraltar (0% Black), and Baumstown (0% Black). Lorane is less Black than neighboring Reiffton (1.3% Black), Jacksonwald (6% Black), and St. Lawrence (4.1% Black).
Lorane's Asian Population
139 residents of Lorane, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lorane is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lorane ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lorane's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Asian residents' share of Lorane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.
Lorane is more Asian than neighboring Gibraltar (0% Asian), St. Lawrence (0% Asian), and Baumstown (0% Asian).
Lorane's Hispanic Population
112 residents of Lorane, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lorane is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lorane ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lorane's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 67.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Lorane's population has decreased from 8.0% to 2.4%.
Lorane is more Hispanic than neighboring Gibraltar (0% Hispanic), and Baumstown (0% Hispanic). Lorane is less Hispanic than neighboring Reiffton (15.6% Hispanic), Jacksonwald (2.5% Hispanic), and St. Lawrence (10.3% Hispanic).
Lorane's Native American/Other Population
73 residents of Lorane, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lorane is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lorane ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lorane's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 461.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lorane's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.
Lorane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibraltar (0% Native American/Other), Reiffton (0.5% Native American/Other), Jacksonwald (0% Native American/Other), and St. Lawrence (0% Native American/Other). Lorane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baumstown (5.4% Native American/Other).
Lorane's Multiracial Population
322 residents of Lorane, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lorane is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lorane ranks 794th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lorane's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lorane's population has increased from 3.6% to 7.0%.
Lorane is more Multiracial than neighboring Reiffton (2.6% Multiracial), Jacksonwald (2% Multiracial), St. Lawrence (1.4% Multiracial), and Baumstown (0% Multiracial). Lorane is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibraltar (8.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.