Lorain township, Minnesota
Lorain township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lorain township is a geographic entity located in Nobles County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 297. The land area covers 34.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 297 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±7.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 80 | ±24 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 95 | ±28 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 80 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $254,700 | ±$45,818 |
| Median Gross Rent | $675 | ±$591 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,500 | ±$23,316 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,317 | ±$9,057 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 134 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.3% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF LORAIN
GUS Population: 291 (2024)
ID: 168196
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
22230 ULRICH AVE, BREWSTER MN 56119-2014
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GUS Population: 21,969 (2024)
ID: 193542
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PO BOX 757, WORTHINGTON MN 56187-0757
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | WORTHINGTON, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | WORTHINGTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HERON LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lake Park, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Lake Park, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OKABENA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | WORTHINGTON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | WORTHINGTON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | WORTHINGTON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | WORTHINGTON, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Avalon School of Cosmetology
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College | 4.9 mi away | 1428 N McMillan St, Worthington, MN, 56187 |
5073722344
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WORTHINGTON
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 407 12TH STREET, WORTHINGTON, MN, 56187 |
(507) 295-5340
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Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
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College Vocational | 24.3 mi away | 1543 18th Street, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360 |
7123360512
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HERON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 401 9TH STREET, HERON LAKE, MN, 56137 |
(507) 793-2641
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OCHEYEDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 874 MAIN ST, OCHEYEDAN, IA, 51354 |
(712) 758-3352
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LAKE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 905 S MARKET ST, LAKE PARK, IA, 51347 |
(712) 832-9505
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LAKEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 410 MAIN STREET, LAKEFIELD, MN, 56150 |
(507) 662-5782
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FULDA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 101 3RD ST. NE, FULDA, MN, 56131 |
(507) 425-3277
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SIBLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 406 9TH ST, SIBLEY, IA, 51249 |
(712) 754-2888
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ADRIAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 214 MAINE AV, ADRIAN, MN, 56110 |
(507) 483-2541
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WORTHINGTON 2 NNE, MN US, located 4.0 miles from Lorain township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6° | 5.3° | 14.0° | 0.71" | 9.8" |
| February | 27.3° | 9.6° | 18.4° | 0.82" | 10.9" |
| March | 39.7° | 21.2° | 30.5° | 1.46" | 5.7" |
| April | 55.1° | 32.7° | 43.9° | 3.07" | 4.4" |
| May | 68.0° | 45.8° | 56.9° | 4.09" | 0.2" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.4° | 67.9° | 5.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 60.8° | 71.4° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 57.8° | 68.6° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 49.1° | 61.0° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 36.3° | 47.6° | 2.38" | 1.0" |
| November | 41.8° | 23.2° | 32.5° | 1.27" | 4.6" |
| December | 27.9° | 11.8° | 19.8° | 0.88" | 8.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Brewster city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Round Lake city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Okabena city | City | 12.0 mi | — |
| Bigelow city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Harris city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2710538204. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.