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Loretto, KY
City in Marion County, Kentucky.
Population
683
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
213
ZIP codes
0
Loretto and its ZIP codes
Loretto at a glance
- Loretto is 86% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,250, 4% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,100 (11% below Kentucky) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Loretto, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loretto, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,250
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$183,100
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
89.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (60), German Americans (22), Polish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Loretto.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,637
8,904 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,243
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,318 per person
How people get to work
Loretto, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loretto, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
221
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Loretto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. MaryCity | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| RaywickCity | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| LebanonCity | 8.9 mi | 6.8 |
| SpringfieldCity | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| New HavenCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BardstownCity | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| BradfordsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| HodgenvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| WillisburgCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| MackvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomfieldCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| FairfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ChaplinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loretto, KY in?
- Loretto is in Marion County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Loretto, KY?
- About 683 people live in Loretto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loretto?
- Nearby places include St. Mary (4.7 mi), Raywick (5.4 mi), New Hope (5.9 mi), Lebanon (8.9 mi), Springfield (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023