Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Loretto, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

784

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%736

Black

4.5%35

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%9

Other

0.4%3

Asian

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%12

High School Diploma

9.8%51

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%24

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%102

Associate's Degree

13%68

Bachelor's Degree

34.5%180

Master's Degree

10.2%53

Professional Degree

0.8%4

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

45.4%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$361,500

Median Renti

$630

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.8%243

Renter-Occupied

16.2%47

Total Units

303

Homeownership

83.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%2

$50K–$100K

0.8%2

$150K–$200K

2.1%5

$200K–$300K

21%51

$300K–$500K

65.8%160

$500K–$1M

8.2%20

$1M+

1.2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1%3

2010–2019

3.3%10

2000–2009

14.9%45

1990–1999

39.9%121

1980–1989

10.2%31

1970–1979

6.9%21

1960–1969

7.3%22

1950–1959

5.9%18

1940–1949

2%6

1939 or earlier

8.6%26

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.7%237

Electricity

18.3%53

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,167

Mean Household Incomei

$165,728

Per Capita Incomei

$61,954

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

442

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%6

$10K–$15K

2.8%8

$15K–$20K

1.7%5

$20K–$25K

1%3

$25K–$30K

4.5%13

$30K–$35K

1.7%5

$35K–$40K

1.4%4

$40K–$45K

4.8%14

$45K–$50K

2.4%7

$50K–$60K

5.9%17

$60K–$75K

1.4%4

$75K–$100K

14.1%41

$100K–$125K

11%32

$125K–$150K

4.1%12

$150K–$200K

14.5%42

$200K+

26.6%77

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

253.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

432

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

436

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured