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Loretto

Pennsylvania · 1,196 residents · 0.944 sq mi
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Loretto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,500. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% 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
1,196
+1%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,267 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.6
−1%since 2000
from 20.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9771K1K1K2K1990201020202024Loretto
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,452
+5%since 2000
from $7,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.3%
+42.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$115,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,135)
Black2.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(999)
Black7.9%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(39)
Asian2.3%(28)
Other3.4%(41)
Diversity Score37.3%(447)
Diversity Score
37
+258%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+32.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 31.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loretto, Pennsylvania?

Loretto, Pennsylvania has about 1,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loretto, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Loretto, Pennsylvania earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loretto, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Loretto, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $115,500, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Loretto, Pennsylvania?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Loretto, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loretto, Pennsylvania?

About 51.3% of people in Loretto, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loretto, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Loretto, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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