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Lorenzo, Texas
A mural in Lorenzo
A mural in Lorenzo
Location of Lorenzo, Texas
Location of Lorenzo, Texas
Crosby County Lorenzo.svg
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
 (2020)
 • Total 964
 • Density 1,015/sq mi (390.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79343
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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Lorenzo racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lorenzo (Texas) para niños

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