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Loretto

Kentucky · 723 residents · 3.189 sq mi
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Loretto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
723
+16%since 2000
from 623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5676367067758441990201020202024Loretto
2024683
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,016
+48%since 2000
from $12,854 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade52.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(619)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(697)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other5.4%(39)
Diversity Score17.2%(125)
Diversity Score
17
+4183%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loretto, Kentucky?

Loretto, Kentucky has about 723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loretto, Kentucky?

The typical household in Loretto, Kentucky earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loretto, Kentucky expensive?

In Loretto, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Loretto, Kentucky?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Loretto, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loretto, Kentucky?

About 11.8% of people in Loretto, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loretto, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Loretto, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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