Loretto, Kentucky
Loretto: City in Kentucky
About
Loretto is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 713 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 692 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Loretto
| Population : | 692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Postal code : | 40037 |
| Area : | 8.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 738 feet / 225 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1866 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:52:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Loretto is located at 37°38'7"N 85°24'3"W (37.6353400, -85.4008000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Loretto decreased by 3.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 713 | - | census |
| 2011 | 699 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 696 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 696 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 694 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 698 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 694 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 697 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 698 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 693 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 692 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Loretto (2)
People born in Loretto, including Catholic bishop William Medley, former Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Transportation J. Bruce Saltsman, .
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Schools in Loretto
College & universities near Loretto, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156365 | Campbellsville University | Campbellsville (KY) | 42718-2799 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Loretto, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Loretto , Tennessee city in Tennessee, USA with a population of 1,781 people.
- Loretto , Pennsylvania human settlement in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 1,175 people.
- Loretto , Minnesota city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 658 people.
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 5,733 | City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States |
| Bradfordsville | 299 | City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Saint Mary | 134 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Raywick | 132 | Human settlement in Marion County, Kentucky, United States of America |
