Lorenzo, Texas facts for kids
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Lorenzo, Texas
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A mural in Lorenzo
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Location of Lorenzo, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Crosby |
| Incorporated (city) | 2 April 1924 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 1,015/sq mi (390.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79343
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-44032 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410874 |
Lorenzo is a city in Crosby County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 964, down from 1,147 in 2010. It is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Lorenzo is located in western Crosby County on U.S. Routes 62 and 82 and State Highways 114 and 378. It is 20 miles (32 km) east of Lubbock and 17 miles (27 km) west of Crosbyton, the Crosby County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lorenzo has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), all land.
Economy
The local economy is supported by agriculture, with cotton being the most important crop. Wheat, soybeans, milo, and various other crops are also produced in the Lorenzo area.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 739 | — | |
| 1940 | 616 | −16.6% | |
| 1950 | 939 | 52.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,188 | 26.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,206 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,394 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,208 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,372 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,147 | −16.4% | |
| 2020 | 964 | −16.0% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 285 | 29.56% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 39 | 4.05% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 14 | 1.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 626 | 64.94% |
| Total | 964 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 964 people, 346 households, and 254 families residing in the city.
Education
The city is served by the Lorenzo Independent School District and is home to the Lorenzo High School Hornets.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Lorenzo has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Lorenzo (Texas) para niños
