Loretto, Minnesota
Loretto: City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Loretto is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 650 and a population density of 975 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 658 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Loretto
| Population : | 658 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Hennepin County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 763 |
| Area : | 0.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,014 feet / 309 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1886 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:57:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 55357 |
| Density : | 987 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Loretto is located at 45°3'17"N 93°38'8"W (45.0546900, -93.6355200).
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Demographics
The population of Loretto increased by 1.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 650 | - | census |
| 2011 | 655 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 662 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 664 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 662 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 664 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 666 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 668 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 665 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 664 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 658 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 41,716 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 40,760 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 43,782 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 40,759 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 81.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,308 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
Loretto zip code is 55357.
County name: Hennepin, County
fips: 27053
City of Loretto, Loretto
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $241,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,866 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $732 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $973 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,830 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 93,895 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 213,548 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,094,799 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,004,088 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,497 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,825 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,676 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,417 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,102 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 895 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 449 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,751 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 317 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,878 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,414.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.81 |
People born in Loretto (1)
actress Nicole Kruex was born in Loretto
Schools in Loretto
College & universities near Loretto, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443979 | PCI Academy-Plymouth | Plymouth (MN) | 55446 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Loretto, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
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- 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 , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 692 people.
Other cities in Hennepin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Maple Grove | 72,881 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Eden Prairie | 64,894 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| West Co on Rapids | 62,528 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka | 55,370 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Edina | 52,477 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka Mills | 50,117 | A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Saint Louis Park | 48,821 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Richfield | 36,237 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| Brooklyn Center | 30,253 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Champlin | 25,049 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Crystal | 22,581 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| New Hope | 20,641 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
