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 160 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
Latitude & Longitude 37.6353,-85.4008
Altitude 738 feet / 225 meters
Establishment January 01, 1866 (160 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 13:56:42 (15th April 2026)
Density 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -3.03% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Loretto is located at 37°38'7"N 85°24'3"W (37.6353400, -85.4008000).

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Weather

85°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 10 mph SW Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitat...

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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
Loretto zip code is 40037. County name: Marion, County fips: 21155

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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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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Loretto, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
156365 Campbellsville University Campbellsville (KY) 42718-2799

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Loretto, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LVL Louisville, Kentucky 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Loretto.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lor Post Office Loretto (KY) 40037

Other places with the same name (3)

  • 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