Loretto City, Tennessee
As of the census of 2000, there were 1665 people, 5369 households, and 3232 families residing in the city. The population density was 442.3 people per square mile (170.77/kmē), making it the 233rd most densely populated city in Tennessee. There were 735 housing units at an average density of 195.5 per square mile (75.48/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.44 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. The median age was 39.5 years, the median age of male residents at 37.5 and the median age of female residents at 41.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.14% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.18% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.54% from two or more races and 0.24% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31528, it would be the 163rd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income for a family in the city was $35952, making its Tennessee's 228th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18195, making its Tennessee's 117th highest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $20423, Males had a median income of $25639 versus $16366 for females.
In 2000, 355 pupils and students, of which 48.73% are male and 51.27% are female, 21.32% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.48% nursery or pri school, 5.35% kindergarten, 51.27% elementary school, 23.66% high school and 13.24% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1665 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1662 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1663 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1661 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1682 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1679 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1682 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1688 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1687 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1700 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1705 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 17 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 106 | 76 | 182 |
| High school | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| College or graduate school | 12 | 35 | 47 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto city, Tennessee | $31528 | $35952 | $18195 |
| Lawrence County, Tennessee | $30498 | $35326 | $15848 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |